Occupational Therapist (OT) - Peoria West Valley Campus

Position:

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Peoria West Valley Campus, K-8th Grade ($3k Sign-On Bonus)

Type:

Charter

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

134309

County:

Northwest Maricopa

Posted:

May 22, 2026

Contact Information:

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

11039 W Olive Ave

Peoria, AZ 85345

District Website

Contact:

Margot Hessing

Phone: ...

Fax:

District Email

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:

fine motor skills

life skills/training

psychosocial adaptations

sensory processing/adaptations

visual motor skills

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

Other:

Benefits:

A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center

Competitive pay based on experience

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

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Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment

Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

• (*) A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 30 days of the start date and $1,500 after the current school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance