Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Details 

Since 2013, the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) has opened six campuses in the Metro Phoenix and Tucson areas including our online campus. We are looking for an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team of passionate individuals.  

WHY Autism Academy? 

Our Mission at Autism Academy is to assist every student with autism to be equipped and able to achieve academic, social, and behavioral excellence in an environment centered on strong character values.  The Autism Academy and A Academy were founded on the principle that kids come first. We strive to improve the lives of each student, their families, and their communities. As a school focused on children with autism, we achieve this by addressing the needs of every student academically, socially, and behaviorally.  
 

We offer character and social programs that bring a solid life skills foundation, empower students to reach their full potential, and provide a strong values-based environment that focuses on compassion.  

Responsibilities 

• Providing occupational therapy services to assigned student caseload as directed by the supervising OT and outlined within the IEP (both small group & whole group).   

• Assist the OT in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.   

• Paperwork requirements include but are not limited to data tracking, logging when students have received therapy, creating & maintaining a therapy schedule, creating weekly therapy lesson plans, completing IEP input forms for your supervisor and completing quarterly progress reports.   

• Participate in initial and ongoing training and/or shadowing from supervisors, parents, and other therapy team members as appropriate, including demonstration of current programs.  

• Maintain a positive environment to encourage the personal, social, and academic growth of all students.   

• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.  

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information pertaining to students within the school environment and community.   

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.  

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.  

• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, businesses, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills.  

• Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Associate Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university program. 

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License issued from Arizona Department of Health Services. 

• Valid Level 1 IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.  

• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices (preferred)   

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 

• Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people; solid team player who is open to new ideas. 

• Ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities, and work under pressure while meeting deadlines.  

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. 

AAED is an equal opportunity employer.  AAED expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination, unlawful employment harassment, and unlawful employment retaliation.  AAED is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities (“EEO”) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by governing local, state, or federal law.  The terms of this EEO policy apply to all areas of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, layoff, and rehire.  AAED will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.  Any employees with questions or concerns about this EEO Statement or AAED’s or anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, or anti-retaliation should immediately discuss the questions or concerns with the AAED management.  AAED does not retaliate against employees who report unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.