Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus, 26/27 SY

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

2 days 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 – $40K-$58K, 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

Signing bonus: $1,000.

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, a signing bonus. Work with Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyApplied behavior analysisFine motor skillsSensory processingVisual motor skillsData-driven instructionIEP goal implementationStudent engagementClassroom integrationStaff coachingPaperwork complianceProfessional developmentCommunicationOrganizational skillsAutism support

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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 SY 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, Applied behavior analysis, Fine motor skills, Sensory processing, Visual motor skills, Data-driven instruction, IEP goal implementation, Student engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The COTA will implement student engagement strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support IEP goals within a classroom integration model. They are also responsible for maintaining paperwork compliance, coaching classroom staff, and providing professional development sessions.

Benefits package: $1k Sign-On Bonus, Up to $500/year CEU/Licensure Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits, Paid Time Off (80 hours), Paid Federal Holidays and School Breaks, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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