Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)/Assistive Technology Technician

Position Type:
Professional/Non-Teaching/Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Date Posted:
2/3/2025

Location:
Exceptional Student Services

Date Available:
2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$28.50 per hour - commensurate with experience.
Additional Stipends available

Terms/Benefits:
2025-2026 School Year
10 Month Position - 8 hours per day
Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life

Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed by the State of Arizona.
• Experience working independently as COTA, with indirect supervision by an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with children who have disabilities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skills in effective communication and human relations.
• Ability to deal effectively with matters of confidentiality.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Skills in time management.
• Demonstrated general proficiiency in computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.

General Information:
Assists the Occupational Therapist in providing educationally relevant therapy activities for students as identified on their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as a needed related service. Provides support for needs in assistive technology.

Non-Exempt Employee
Flowing Wells Unified School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, TITLE IX, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in its employment practices.