School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant — Full-Time with Benefits

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment therapy to eligible students under the direction of an occupational therapist. You will support teachers and staff, participate in IEP-related activities, and help document progress toward educational goals.

The role requires an accredited OTA program with AOTCB/COTA certification in Arizona, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel between school sites to deliver services in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Accredited OTA program or degree required.
• Valid AOTCB certification and COTA license in Arizona.
• Arizona driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment therapy to eligible students to meet IEP goals as defined by the occupational therapist.
• Consult with teachers and OTs to support evaluation and therapy needs for students and adherence to IEPs.
• Assist in evaluating students to determine appropriate treatment therapies to achieve objectives.
• Update IEPs in collaboration with the assigned occupational therapist.
• Prepare documentation (weekly records, progress data) for progress verification.
• Assist with lifting and transferring students as needed.
• Travel between sites to perform therapeutic activities.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Assessment & documentation

Independent work

Education

AOTCB certification (COTA)

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment therapy to eligible students under the direction of an occupational therapist. You will support teachers and staff, participate in IEP-related activities, and help document progress toward educational goals.

The role requires an accredited OTA program with AOTCB/COTA certification in Arizona, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel between school sites to deliver services in a dynamic