Certified Occupatonal Therpay Assistant Services

2026-11-03

TUSD # 1 is requesting quotations from qualified vendors to provide Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Services to support district operations . Vendors must meet all applicable state and local requirements for Arizona public schools . 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 . 2 . Scope of Services ; 1 . Provide treatment therapy to eligible students to achieve specified educational objectives as defined by the occupational therapist . Consult with teachers and occupational therapist to assist with the evaluation and potential solutions to treatment and therapy problems for students and for adherence to the Individual Education Plan ( IEP ) 2 . Assist in the evaluation and assessment of eligible students to determine appropriate treatment therapies to achieve objectives . 3 . Confer with assigned occupational therapist to assist in the evaluation of students ’ progress and to update IEPs 4 . Prepare documentation ( i . e . weekly attendance records , progress data collection , etc .) to provide written verification and documentation of progress . 5 . Assist in a two - person lift with students weighing up to 100 pounds between wheelchair , classroom chair , commode , floor , playground equipment , stander , classroom positioning equipment , therapy equipment , etc . 6 . Travel between sites , as assigned , to perform therapeutic activities .

Arizona

2026-04-28