Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

TITLE : Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

LOCATION : SPECIAL SERVICES

REPORTS TO : Director of Special Services

DEPARTMENT : Special Services

Hours / Work Times

7.5 Hours Per Day (8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

190 Days Per Year

Position Duration : Permanent

Classification Group : Professional Technicians (PSE) Class VII

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Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year :

Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

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Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w / HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.

Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position .

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview / selection process.

As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for .

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT :

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful.

With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial / ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT :

Under the supervision of the supervising Certified Occupational Therapist and the Director of Special Services, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will provide occupational therapy to students (serving both regular and special education population) referred for occupational therapy.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will also assist in the planning and implementing of treatment programs including designing, managing, and maintaining adaptive equipment, and management of all student records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist the supervising Certified Occupational Therapist working with elementary and secondary students by :
• Providing occupational therapy to referred students in order to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Reporting findings to team members as an aid to the total evaluation and treatment planning.
• Maintaining written records and submitting reports as directed by the supervising Certified Occupational Therapist.
• Assisting in designing and fabricating adaptive equipment as outlined by the motor team staff.
• Maintaining and managing equipment and supplies necessary for the functional operation of the motor team department.
• Attending and participating in regular staff meetings.
• Participating in ongoing continuing education to ensure continued professional competence.
• Adhering to the standards of occupational therapy practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED :

Vision (66-100%)

Hearing (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Writing (66-100%)

Standing (33-66%)

Walking (33-66%)

Sitting (33-66%)

Bending (33-66%)

Carrying (33-66%)

Lifting (50-70 lbs.) (33-66%)

Reaching (33-66%)

Pushing / Pulling (Up to 33%)

Acceptable Attendance

Driving (66-100%)

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED :

Reading Documents (66-100%)

Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Written Communication (66-100%)

Customer Contact (66-100%)

Confidentiality (66-100%)

Problem Solving (33-66%)

Reasoning (33-66%)

Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

66-100%) Continuously

33-66%) Frequently

Up to 33%) Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY :

Wheelchair, splints, balls, bolsters, band saw, sewing machine, and any other therapeutic equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Completion of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Successful completion of the certification exam as required by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Washington State COTA license.
• Experience working with children with disabilities such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperation and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to follow through.
• Must be able to travel from location to location in order to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY :

• Knowledge / awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination :

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Title IX Coordinator

Cale Piland

Director of Athletics / Activities

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : (360) 604-4430

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator

Cate Winters

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : (360) 604-6711

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Tracy Thompson

Senior Director Human Resources

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : (360) 604-4014