Job Description:

$1k Sign-On Bonus and up to $500/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 Occupational Therapist, the COTA will be responsible for:

• Implement student engagement strategies
• Move students toward progress on goals
• Engage in data-driven instruction
• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
• 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
•  Delivery of services in a classroom integration model
•  Coach the classroom staff on the implementation of occupational therapy goals
•  Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families
•  Responsible for paperwork compliance with data collections relating to IEP goals
•  Accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals
•  Participate in annual and ongoing staff training
• Provide training for new COTAs under the guidance and supervision of the OT
• Conduct no less than 2 professional development sessions per year on sensory under the guidance and supervision of the OT
• Provide opportunities for shadowing, coaching, and modeling throughout the year for Tier 3 COTAs that require additional support with guidance and supervision from the OT
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.
•  Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model preferred
•  Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
•  Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
•  Minimum of two years COTA experience in a school setting preferred
•  Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred
•  Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of the Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (AOTE) 
• Valid AOTCB certification
• Valid license issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as a COTA

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience 
• Salaried, non-exempt
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), paid federal holidays, and school breaks
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities! 
• Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• Up to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred each school year
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program
• (*) A $1,000 sign-on bonus of $500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date, and $500 after successful completion of the current school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance