Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Job #7396

Position Type:

Professional: Non-Teaching/Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Date Posted:

2/3/2025

Location:

Exceptional Student Services Department

Date Available:

07/25/2025

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Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team!

Award-Winning District 8 Outstanding Schools Competitive Salaries Incentives Paid Holidays & Leave Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources Culture of Caring & Support

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The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) licensing in Arizona is regulated by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. The following are the qualifications for the COTA licensing:

• Complete a two-year program from an accredited OT program and graduate with an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Complete at least 680 hours of supervised field experience.
• Obtain a passing score on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) COTA Exam.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Arizona Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License
• School-based COTA experience, preferred
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number to participate in the Medicaid School Based Claiming Program
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel and other team members.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special education services.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports and work with and secure the cooperation of students.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Attention to detail for IEPs and program documentation.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to eligible students in compliance with the Individual Education Program (IEP), established practices and procedures.
• Provide treatment therapy to eligible students to achieve specified educational objectives as defined by the IEP team under the supervision of a certified occupational therapist.
• Maintain timely therapy notes, files and/or records in cooperation with the Occupational Therapist (e.g. student performance data, progress reports, activity logs, Medicaid billing) to document activities and/or ensure compliance with various state, federal, and administrative regulations.
• Attend meetings and workshops (e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings, conferences, meetings with outside agencies) to convey and/or receive information, including best practices for school OT delivery.
• Adapt school and classroom environment, tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist to improve student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Consult with teachers and other therapists to assist with the evaluation and potential solutions to treatment and therapy concerns for students and for adherence to the IEP.
• Ensure regular and on-time attendance to ensure services are provided.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and site administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary for student learning and safety. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 50 to 75 pounds, frequently. May lift and assist students as necessary. The employee may lift and assist students as necessary and have manual dexterity to operate equipment necessary to fulfill the duties of this position. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor school building and classroom environment and ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, staff and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Director of Exceptional Student Services will evaluate performance of this position in accordance with the provisions of the Governing Board Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: Initial Wage Placement Plan

WORK YEAR: School Year - 9 Month Contract

BENEFITS SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT

Human Resources - 515-2760 or ...

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or ....