Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus, 26/27 SY

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus (K-8th Grade)$1k Sign-On Bonus and up to $500/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.Arizona's first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assess, diagnose, treat, and help students to communicate in the new state-of-the-art autism center.Under the supervision and direction of the Occupational Therapist, the COTA will be responsible for:Implement student engagement strategiesMove students toward progress on goalsEngage in data-driven instructionImplement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategiesImplement goals identified on student IEPs related to:Fine Motor SkillsLife skills/trainingPsychosocial adaptationsSensory processing/adaptationsVisual motor skillsFollow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventionsDelivery of services in a classroom integration modelCoach the classroom staff on the implementation of occupational therapy goalsCommunicate effectively and proactively with students and familiesResponsible for paperwork compliance with data collections relating to IEP goalsAccountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goalsParticipate in annual and ongoing staff trainingProvide training for new COTAs under the guidance and supervision of the OTConduct no less than 2 professional development sessions per year on sensory under the guidance and supervision of the OTProvide opportunities for shadowing, coaching, and modeling throughout the year for Tier 3 COTAs that require additional support with guidance and supervision from the OTRegular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.Other duties as assignedBenefitsCompetitive pay based on experienceSalaried, non-exemptMedical, 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 breaksGreat professional development and advancement opportunities!Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company matchComplementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved onesUp to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred each school yearTuition reimbursement after 6 months of employmentEligible 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 attendanceMinimum Qualifications:Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model preferredAbility to approach situations with optimism and perseveranceExcellent verbal, written, and organizational skillsMinimum of two years COTA experience in a school setting preferredExperience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferredValid Arizona fingerprint clearance cardRequired:Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance cardAssociate'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 certificationValid license issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as a COTAADA 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.