Occupational Therapist Assistant - Substitute - Anticipated dates 12 / 08 / 25-03 / 20 / 26

Position Type :

Student Support Services / COTA

Date Posted : 8 / 1 / 2025

Location :

Fall River Public Schools

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System :

Position : Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (C.O.T.A.)

Job Description : The Occupational Therapist assists students with disabilities by implementing the prescribed occupational therapy process.

Performance Responsibilities :

• Conduct screenings and assessments as a part of the Chapter 766 evaluation process.
• Itinerant therapeutic intervention for Special Education students pre-school through high school.
• Serve as a consultant to both Regular and Special Education staff.
• Serve as a consultant to Adapted Physical Education Teachers.
• Participate in in-service training for Regular and Special Education staff.
• Attend evaluation meetings as an active participant, re : writing general and specific objectives for Individual Educational Plans.
• Conduct periodic meetings with parents to foster a better understanding of Occupational Therapy.
• To write reports as required by federal and state agencies, and the Fall River Public Schools.
• Perform other appropriate duties at the direction of the Director of Special Education.
• Confer regularly with Registered Occupational Therapist concerning screenings, evaluations and educational plans.

Required Qualifications :

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To : Assigned district Occupational Therapist

Supervises : N / A

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract Unit B. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing date : Until Filled

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.