Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Early Learning Center Campus (K-3rd Grade)

Position:Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Early Learning Center Campus (K-3rd Grade)Type:CharterLocation:UrbanJob ID:132318County:Southwest MaricopaPosted:February 02, 2026Contact Information:Arizona Autism Charter Schools1414 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85014District WebsiteContact:Margot HessingPhone: 480-442-5321Fax:District EmailJob Description: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) strategiesDuties:● 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 skillslife skills/trainingpsychosocial adaptationssensory processing/adaptationsvisual 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 servicesMinimum 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 cardRequired:● Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card● Bachelor's, Master's Degree or higher● Certified OTR in the state of ArizonaRequired:● Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card● Bachelor's, Master's Degree or higher● Certified OTR in the state of ArizonaOther:Benefits:● A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center● Competitive pay based on experience ($74,000 - $92,000 DOE)● 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● 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