Occupational Therapy Assistant (Ota

Position:

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

123566

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

May 20, 2024

Contact Information:

Balsz Elementary School District 31

4825 E. Roosevelt Street

Phoenix, AZ 85008

District Website

Contact:

Dr Rene Murphy

Phone: 6026296443

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Employment: FLSA Exempt; Teacher Calendar

Salary: $46,107 - $76,119

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Supervises: No Supervisory Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in providing occupational therapy services for eligible students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current license as an occupational therapy assistant issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arizona.

• Must have graduated from an accredited college or training program in occupational therapy.

• Pediatric experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with an OTR, prepares and implements IEP goals and objectives that are purposeful, goal-directed, and developmentally sequenced.

• Provides OTR-prescribed treatment to eligible students with disabilities in special education programs or who require specialized ancillary services in the general-education classroom and using pull-out services only when necessary.

• Suggests ways to integrate therapy goals and objectives into daily classroom and home activities.

• Provides consultation and in-service education to staff and families.

• Prepares and maintains accurate and thorough therapy progress notes, therapy logs, and compliance documentation.

• Seeks assistance from and collaborates with OTR, when necessary, to ensure quality, appropriate services to students as required by licensure standards.

• Observe accepted safety practices about students and equipment.

• Attends required department and campus meetings.

• Demonstrates knowledge of content and therapeutic knowledge.

• Demonstrates knowledge of students.

• Select IEP Goals and Objectives.

• Demonstrates knowledge of resources.

Other:

How to Apply:

• Review the complete job description and complete the online application on the Balsz School District Office website at https://jobs.balsz.org/occupational-therapy-assistant/job/28113449

For More Information

• Contact Human Resources 602-629-6400