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

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Early Learning Center Campus (K-3rd Grade) $3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees. Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess, diagnose, treat, and help students with sensory processing disorders, fine motor delay, and visual perception concerns in the new state-of-the-art autism center. Responsibilities Under the supervision and direction of both Campus and Charter Leadership, the OT’s responsibilities include: Implement student engagement strategies that ensure adequate progress toward goals. Conduct assessments/evaluations and collect data on students. Write, implement, and progress monitor individualized communication goals for students on your caseload. Engage in data-driven instruction decisions with the entire team. Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies throughout all practices. Develop treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials to meet individualized student objectives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide OT services to students with IEPs; number of students varies depending on workload and possible COTA support. Possible supervision of COTAs with OT services in the classroom, depending on caseload numbers. Write and attend MET and IEP meetings as the SLP service coordinator. Evaluate students in the area of speech and language as determined by the MET team. Implement communication goals identified on student IEPs. Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals to provide requested information, develop plans for services, and/or make recommendations and referrals. Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions. Deliver services in a classroom integration model. Coach classroom staff and SLPAs on the implementation of speech/communication goals. Support staff and students with Augmentative Communication Devices. Support classroom curriculum as it relates to language acquisition. Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families. Responsible for paperwork compliance. Accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals. Participate in annual and ongoing staff training. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Complete Medicaid billing. Additional duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities May be required to coach, monitor, and mentor a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant working with students with disabilities. Benefits The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center. Competitive pay based on experience. Medical, 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), including paid federal holidays and school breaks. Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match. Great professional development and advancement opportunities. Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones. Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year. Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment. Eligible to participate in referral bonus program. Sign-on bonus of $3,000, paid in two installments: $1,500 after the first 90 days and $1,500 after the completion of the school year with satisfactory performance and attendance. Minimum Qualifications Experience delivering services in a school setting in a classroom integration model (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. Master’s Degree or higher. Certified OTR in the state of Arizona. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Positions in this class require ability for 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr