Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PositionCOTA

 

COTA Job Responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is essential to the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services and are responsible for providing occupational therapy services and support to students at AAED in the school setting under the supervision of a licensed and registered occupational therapist (OTR/L). COTAs play an important role in the therapy team by providing valuable support to their supervising OT and students.

  • Providing occupational therapy services to assigned student caseload as directed by the supervising OT and outlined within the IEP (both small group & whole group).
  • Assist the OT in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Paperwork requirements include but are not limited to data tracking, logging when students have received therapy, creating & maintaining a therapy schedule, creating weekly therapy lesson plans, completing IEP input forms for your supervisor and completing quarterly progress reports.
  • Participate in initial and ongoing training and/or shadowing from supervisors, parents, and other therapy team members as appropriate, including demonstration of current programs.
  • Maintain a positive environment to encourage the personal, social, and academic growth of all students.
  • Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information pertaining to students within the school environment and community.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, businesses, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills.
  • Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Associate Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university program.
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant License issued from Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • Valid Level 1 IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices (preferred).

 

Benefits: 

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k (4%) matching after 1 year
  • PTO
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 9 weeks of Paid Time Off During the school schedule
  • Employee Assistance Program

 

Pay Range:

Salary: $43,000-$64,000

Hourly: $28-$43

 

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Autism Academy for Education and Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hire qualified employees for all positions without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors prohibited by law.