Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Join Our Team!

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Arizona Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License
2. School-based COTA experience, preferred
3. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. Ability to obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number to participate in the Medicaid School Based Claiming Program
5. 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 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to eligible students in compliance with the Individual Education Program (IEP), established practices and procedures.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Ensure regular and on-time attendance to ensure services are provided.
8. Collaborate closely with teachers and site administration.

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 human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

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 520-515-2700.