Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Salary: $28.85 per hour - commensurate with experience. Additional stipends available

Terms/Benefits: 2026-2027 School Year Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, term life, and professional growth plan

General Information

Assists the Occupational Therapist in providing educationally relevant therapy activities for students as identified on their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as a needed related service. Provides support for needs in assistive technology.

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed by the State of Arizona.
• Experience working independently as COTA, with indirect supervision by an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with children who have disabilities preferred.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skills in effective communication and human relations.
• Ability to deal effectively with matters of confidentiality.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Skills in time management.
• Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District's policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law. The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District's Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582.