Occupational Therapist (OT)
Arizona Autism Charter Schools · Phoenix, AZ
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Peoria Campus (K-8th Grade)
$3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.
AZACS is growing, and we invite 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 ● Engage in data-driven instruction ● Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
Duties: ● 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
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● Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
● Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- (*) A $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
Minimum Qualifications: ● Experience delivering services in a school setting in a classroom integration model is preferred ● Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance ● Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills ● Minimum of two years OT experience in a school setting preferred ● Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred ● Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
Required: ● Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card ● Bachelor's, Master’s Degree or higher ● Certified OTR in the state of Arizona
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Light Work
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.