SY 2026/2027 - Occupational Therapist Related Services - Peoria

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students•Peoria, AZ

30d

About The Position

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision: To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world-class education, and a nurturing environment. Position Summary Occupational Therapist To provide treatment therapy to eligible students; to provide occupational training and information to teachers and staff; and to assist in the assessment of students.

Requirements

Developmental, pediatric of school-based experience preferred
Ability to contribute and participate in the assessment, intervention and documentation process
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel and other team members
Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy education program, approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Valid Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiner's License.
Valid AZ Driver's License
2-3 years’ experience working in a Microsoft applications environment (ex: Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Experience with the School Based Medicaid Program preferred.
Experience with eIEP-pro software preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to eligible students to achieve specified educational objectives
Ability to accurately and efficiently document student evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with professional and regulatory standards, ensuring clear and concise communication of clinical findings and recommendations
Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel and other team members
Consult with teachers and occupational therapists to assist with the evaluation and potential solutions to treatment and therapy problems for students and for adherence to the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Prepare documentation (i.e. weekly attendance records, progress data collection, etc) to provide written verification and documentation of progress
Travel between sites, as assigned, to perform therapeutic activities
Attend assigned meetings and/or in-services to gather information needed to perform job functions
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Regular and on-time attendance required