Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
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Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment implementation standardized assessment data and documentation to students in the school and consults with an Occupational Therapists on an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) to provide services for a student who qualifies for occupational therapy services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associates or bachelors degree from an accredited university
Successful completion of the NBCOT exam and current COTA certification. Certification must be maintained current during course of employment.
Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
Verbal & Written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instruction
At least 2 years of experience working with youth ages 3-18
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.
Valid Drivers license (Arizona Drivers Licenserequiredwithin30 daysof hire)
MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers License as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliancegreater than or equal to the staterequiredminimum for car insuranceas described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.
COMMENTS
Effective:2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites May Vary
FTE :1.0 -8 hours per day
Work Calendar:9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.
New Teachers to the District may be eligible for a one-time recruitment stipend (up to $5000) if hired into one of the following positions: Ex Ed Math Science.
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability race color religion/religious beliefs sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or national origin.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
