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.
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