Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Position Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the implementation of occupational therapy services to help students achieve academic success and independence. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), the COTA assists in addressing students' physical, sensory, and cognitive needs within the educational setting.\n
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\n*Full Time position*\n
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\n*Work Calendar:* "10 Month" (Monday - Friday) Follows the school calendar between August - May\n
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\n*Benefits* *- *All full-time PUSD employees receive the following benefits in addition to their salary:\n
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\n* Medical Insurance valued at over $11,000 per year. PUSD has numerous health insurance plans available. The District covers 100% of the employees insurance premiums with most plans. Some plans include cost sharing with PUSD. There is also an option to purchase insurance for dependents, at PUSD group rates.\n
\n* Life Insurance ($50,0000) with option to purchase additional for self and family\n
\n* Pension Plan with the Arizona State Retirement System: District matches employee contributions (Approximately 12%)\n
\n* Generous PTO / Sick Leave plan\n
\n* Opportunities for additional pay as an after-school club leader, coaching athletics, tutoring, etc. (all optional)\n
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\n*Requirements*\n
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\n* Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.\n
\n* Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).\n
\n* Active Arizona state licensure as a COTA.\n
\n* IVP Fingerprint Clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety\n
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\nPay: $31.82 - $35.50 per hour\n
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\nBenefits:\n
\n* Employee assistance program\n
\n* Health insurance\n
\n* Health savings account\n
\n* Life insurance\n
\n* Paid time off\n
\n* Retirement plan\n
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\nWork Location: In person