Job 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) 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:
● 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
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
● Bachelor's, Master’s Degree or higher
● Certified OTR in the state of Arizona
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