A position has been declared open in Weber School District for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. This position is for 6.
40 hours per day; 5 days per week; 182 days per year with an option for flexibility.
All applicants need to apply through the TalentEd system. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
This position is for the upcoming school year 2024-25.
Job Description :
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Special
Education Department, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performs the following duties, but not limited to :
- Treat student by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR)
- Monitor a student's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement
- Contribute to meetings and student planning to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patients
- Document student’s progress in appropriate records
- Maintain the therapy areas, equipment, and supply inventory
- Instruct students, their families and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the student's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist
- Document occupational therapy services to guarantee responsibility of service provision
- Implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives
- Providing recommendations for accessibility
- Deliver direct services
- Track progress for the purpose of reporting student progress and documentation of services
- Ensure paperwork is completed in a timely manner
- Communicate with parents and school teams regarding needs of student in relation to their educational services under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
- Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs
- Attend required district meetings and events
- Drive to schools throughout the district
- Regular attendance is critical
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications : Education Requirements :
- Must have at least a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant degree
- Must have a valid Utah COTA license
- Recent pediatric or schools-based experience is preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
- Requires the mobility to reach and bend (neck and back)
- Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
- Requires mobility to maneuver through classroom and school environments independently
- Requires lifting and carrying of objects of up to 50 pounds, which may be a frequent aspect of the job
- Requires pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds, which is a rare aspect of the job
- May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning / disinfecting materials, etc.)
- Requires independent transportation throughout the Weber School District geographical area
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