Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus, 26/27 school year with $1k Sign-On Bonus!

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

2 months ago

Peoria, Arizona$40K - $58KFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus, 26/27 school year with $1k Sign-On Bonus! in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Implement student engagement strategies Move students toward progress on goals Engage in data-driven instructi.

Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies Implement goals identified on student IEPs related to: Fi.

Provide training for new COTAs under the guidance and supervision of the OT Conduct no less than 2 professio.

Provide opportunities for shadowing, coaching, and modeling throughout the year for Tier 3 COTAs that requir.

Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $40K - $58K

10 days PTO.

CME allowance: $500.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyStudent EngagementData-Driven InstructionApplied Behavior AnalysisIEP ImplementationFine Motor SkillsLife Skills TrainingSensory ProcessingVisual Motor SkillsPositive Behavior InterventionsClassroom IntegrationStaff CoachingFamily CommunicationData CollectionProfessional DevelopmentSupervision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus, 26/27 school year with $1k Sign-On Bonus! at Arizona Autism Charter Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Arizona Autism Charter Schools is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Arizona Autism Charter Schools lists compensation for this psychologist position at $40k to $58k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Peoria, Arizona.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($40k–$58k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Student Engagement, Data-Driven Instruction, Applied Behavior Analysis, IEP Implementation, Fine Motor Skills, Life Skills Training, Sensory Processing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement student engagement strategies, move students toward goal progress, and deliver services related to fine motor skills, life skills, psychosocial adaptations, and sensory processing under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Responsi...

Benefits package: $1k Sign-On Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (80 hours), Paid Federal Holidays and School Breaks, 401k with Company Match, CEU Reimbursement ($500/year), Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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