School-Based OT| New Grads Welcome

Looking for a school-based therapy position where you feel supported valued and part of a collaborative team Whether youre an experienced Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or just beginning your career Mariposa Therapy Services offers meaningful work mentorship and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

As a therapist-led multidisciplinary organization we partner with public and charter schools throughout the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area to provide evidence-based occupational therapy services that help students participate learn and thrive.

At Mariposa school-based therapy is about more than complianceits about empowering students through creative strengths-based intervention while building lasting relationships with educators families and school communities.

Current hiring is focused on school-based positions for the school year in the following areas:

• West Valley: Tolleson Avondale Glendale
• Phoenix: Central & South Phoenix

Additional opportunities may become available throughout the Greater Phoenix area based on district needs and therapist preferences.

Eligible employees receive a fully employer-paid medical base planwith no employee premium contribution required. Employees may also choose enhanced coverage options and pay the additional cost to upgrade.

The compensation examples below reflect full-time school-based opportunities

• Experienced School OT: Approximately $ total compensation for full-time in-person positions (includes base salary and full-time in-person campus stipend).
• New Graduate School OT: Approximately $ total compensation for full-time in-person positions (includes base salary and full-time in-person campus stipend).
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• W-2 employment with benefits eligibility paid sick time 401(k) CEUs and therapist support.

Compensation may vary based on school district geographic assignment experience and role responsibilities.

• Therapist-led leadership that understands school caseloads documentation and collaboration with educational teams
• Long-standing school partnerships with established district relationships throughout the Phoenix metro area
• Clinical autonomy supported by experienced leaders and collaborative school teams
• Multidisciplinary collaboration alongside SLPs PTs educators and special education teams
• Technology that supports clinicians including AI-assisted documentation tools and workflow innovations that reduce administrative burden
• Dedicated administrative support for scheduling compliance and onboarding
• Opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules designed to support work-life balance

• Structured Onboarding: Mentorship and leadership support designed to set you up for success from day one
• New Graduate Friendly: We welcome new graduates who are eager to learn within a collaborative and supportive environment
• Professional Growth: Paid CEUs ongoing development opportunities and specialty learning pathways
• Leadership Opportunities: Clinical mentorship student supervision and leadership roles available as your career evolves
• Therapist-Led Culture: Work alongside experienced clinicians who value collaboration creativity and meaningful student outcomes

• Employer-paid medical insurance (eligibility applies)
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Safe Harbor 3% employer contribution (eligibility applies)
• Professional development funding
• Unlimited web-based CEU platform
• Therapy supplies and standardized assessment materials provided
• Dedicated administrative support
• Company-sponsored events and community engagement opportunities

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services that support student participation and educational access.
• Utilize creative engaging and strengths-based intervention strategies to support students with diverse developmental needs including autistic and neurodiverse learners.
• Collaborate with teachers families and school teams to develop practical strategies that promote participation and independence throughout the school day.
• Partner with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated student-centered services.
• Complete timely documentation progress reports and IEP-related documentation using technology designed to support clinician efficiency.
• Establish positive collaborative relationships with students families educators and colleagues.
• Comply with district policies and applicable state and federal regulations governing school-based therapy services.
• Occupational Therapists complete evaluations and determine service recommendations as appropriate to educational needs.
• COTAs provide services under appropriate supervision in accordance with Arizona licensure requirements Arizona Department of Health Services regulations and professional board standards.
• Opportunities are available for student mentorship and clinical education as appropriate to discipline licensure and experience.

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• Arizona OT license (or ability to obtain)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• New graduates encouraged to apply

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Arizona COTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• New graduates encouraged to apply