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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

Who We Are: Foundations was founded by a Speech Language Pathologist and is an experienced resource, utilized by Arizona school districts, making available highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers. Employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the student’s needs, as well as assist districts to maintain compliance with requirements. We aspire to obtain dedicated and energetic professionals so that we can continue to help all students grow and learn in the educational setting. If this sounds like you too, we'd love to hear from you! Consider joining our team for the 2024-2025 School year.

Purpose of the Position: Under supervision from an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), the Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to designated students according to provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with emotional disturbance, developmental delays, cognitive delays, intellectual disabilities, other disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and other health impairments

Job Group Classification: Foundations Educational Solutions

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $35-$42 per hour

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life, Legal & Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation for full-time employees
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts with AT&T
• Team environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain attendance and hourly contact records
• Observation, screening, evaluation, and consultation for students who require or may require OT services
• Write transdisciplinary goals and objectives
• Maintain effective working relationships with other special education personnel as well as regular education personnel and parents
• Provide direct services to students
• Provide services in collaborative model
• Expertise with Augmentative Devices

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Supports school and district mission and vision.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establishes rapport with peers and parents.
• Seeks opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy program
• School Experience Preferred
• Licensed in the State of Arizona by the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Successful experience in K-8 schools
• Spanish speaking/bilingual ability preferred
• Experience in language development of non-native English speakers

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest.