Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Upper Campus
About The Position
AZACS is growing and invites you to apply to be part of our award-winning team. AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director of Special Education, the OT responsibilities include assessment and implementation of students' occupational therapy needs, all record-keeping related to each student assigned to the therapist, supervision of COTA staff, engaging in data-driven instruction, and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies.
Requirements
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
- Bachelor's, Master’s Degree or higher
- Certified OTR in the state of Arizona
- stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering services in a school setting in a classroom integration model is preferred
- Minimum of two years OT experience in a school setting preferred
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess students to identify eligibility and IEP needs
- Supervise, mentor, and support COTA; train COTAs and classroom staff to implement goals identified on student IEPs related to: fine motor skills, life skills/training, psychosocial adaptations, sensory processing/adaptations, visual motor skills
- Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions
- Support the delivery of services in a classroom integration model
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families
- Responsible for paperwork compliance with data collections relating to IEP goals and Student Digital Portfolios
- Maintain timely and accurate Medicaid Billing
- Accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals
- Participate in annual and ongoing staff training
- Write OT goals and progress monitoring data for students' IEPs
- Attend IEP/MET meetings for students with OT services
Benefits
- A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance
- Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (80 hours)
- Paid federal holidays, and paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
- 401K with Employer match
- Great professional development and advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 30 days of the start date and $1,500 after the current school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
