CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Position Type :

Exceptional Student Services

Date Posted : 4 / 22 / 2024

4 / 22 / 2024

Location : Various Locations

Various Locations

Closing Date : UNTIL FILLED

UNTIL FILLED

TITLE : Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensed

CLASSIFICATION : Special Needs Department - Certified Non-Teaching

REPORTS TO : Assistant Superintendent for Special Needs and the District Occupational Therapist

SUMMARY : The certified occupational therapy assistant will provide occupational therapy treatments for special needs students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Meet regularly with supervisor in accordance with guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapy Association : close - daily, direct contact at the work site;
• routine - direct contact at least two weeks at the work site with interim supervision occurring by telephone or written communication;

general - monthly, direct contact with supervision available as needed; and minimum - supervision on an as-needed basis.

• Meet regularly with supervisor based on COTA's level of performance : entry, intermediate, and advanced and experience.
• Design and implement treatment plan for students.
• Provide activities and treatments to achieve the goals designed for the student.
• Report and document all sessions in a therapy log using progress notes.
• Contribute information and standardized test results for evaluation and ongoing student assessment.
• Provide information as a team member to help to identify individual levels of functionality and future needs of students.
• Attend inservice training for continued professional development.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

Completed two-year college coursework in occupational therapy.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS :

Passed the national certification examination and received the certificate for occupational therapy from the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Occupational Therapy License from the State of Arizona Licensing Board.

EXPERIENCE :

Previous experience in working with individuals with physical and special needs.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES :

• English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators of the targeted community.
• Able to work with detail and have patience and understanding of the basic learning process.
• Good emotional and physical health.
• Able to bend, lift 40 pounds, and stand and walk for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud, but is usually moderate. The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Nine-month year, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION : Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.