Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Early Learning Center Campus (K-3rd Grade), 26/27 School Year and a $3k Sign-On Bonus!
$3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.
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.
An 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.
Under the supervision and direction of both Campus and Charter Leadership, the Occupational Therapist's responsibilities include:
Duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May be required to coach, monitor, and mentor a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant working with students with disabilities.
Benefits:
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
● Master’s Degree or higher
● Certified OTR in the state of Arizona
ADA 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