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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailCertified Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Main Campus (4th-12th Grade) with a$3000 sign-on bonus (*)
AZACS is growing and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team!
AZACS was awarded the2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the2022 YASS Prizefor innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.
Arizonas first and only autism-focused charter school is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess diagnose treat and help students with sensory processing disorders fine motor delay and visual perception concerns in the new state-of-the-art autism center.
Under the supervision and direction of both Campus and Charter Leadership the Occupational Therapist; 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 a company match
Great professional development and advancement opportunities!
Eligible for up to $1000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees.
Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
(*) $3000 sign-on bonus: $1500 paid after 30 days after hire date and the remaining $1500 paid after 90 days after hire date.
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
Bachelors Masters 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.
Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time