School-Based COTA: Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay annually

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services to eligible students across elementary, middle, or high school settings. You will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to implement IEP-driven goals and document progress.

The role requires supporting student mobility and therapy sessions in various school environments, with a 9.25-month calendar and a base hourly rate of $28.85. The position emphasizes regular attendance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to contribute and participate in the assessment, intervention and documentation process
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel and other team members

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment therapy to eligible students to achieve specified educational objectives as defined by the occupational therapist
• Consult with teachers and occupational therapists to assist with the evaluation and potential solutions to treatment and therapy problems for students and for adherence to the IEP
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of eligible students to determine appropriate treatment therapies to achieve objectives
• Confer with assigned occupational therapist to assist in the evaluation of students’ progress and to update IEPs
• Prepare documentation (i.e. weekly attendance records, progress data collection, etc) to provide written verification and documentation of progress
• Assist with lifting and positioning students during therapy
• Travel between sites, as assigned, to perform therapeutic activities
• Attend assigned meetings and/or in-services to gather information needed to perform job functions
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Provide training and information to teachers and staff to assist them in the continuation of treatment of students to achieve desired skills
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Skills

Portrait of a Graduate

MPS Promise

Assessment & documentation

Verbal & written communication

Independent work & collaboration

Education

COTA certification

OTA degree/credential

Arizona driver’s license

Pediatric/school-based experience preferred

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services to eligible students across elementary, middle, or high school settings. You will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to implement IEP-driven goals and document progress.

The role requires supporting student mobility and therapy sessions in various school environments, with a 9.25-month calendar and a base hourly rate of $28.85. The position emphasizes regular attendance and teamwork.