Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Educational Support Personnel

Purpose Statement

The job of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the evaluation of students and the development of Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); performing a variety of tasks and/or treatment interventions in support of the IEP; and assisting students with motor development and/or orthopedic/health impairments or multiple handicaps.

This job reports to Assistant Superintendent for Special Programs

Essential Functions

• Adapts equipment including computers for the purpose of providing optimal positioning and increased independence for special education students.
• Assists in the delivery of services prescribed in the IEP for the purpose of achieving defined goals and objects.
• Assists in clinical observations (as defined by local, state and/or federal regulations) of students' fine motor and development skills for the purpose of documenting findings, determining deficits and developing recommendations.
• Collaborates with physical occupational therapists, speech therapist, teachers, class assistants, etc. for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates assigned projects (e.g. preparation and submission of enrollment forms for Special
• Education Programs within the district; transportation schedules, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring eligibility for needed services.
• Fabricates adaptive equipment as may be required for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of student.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies (e.g. swings, balls, puzzles, etc.) for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals.
• Orients district personnel, students and parents to the services provided by the district for the purpose of soliciting involvement, referrals and program support.
• Prepares a written materials (e.g. activity logs, progress notes, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. puzzles, games, swings, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required for therapy sessions.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; student behavior management skills; adaptive equipment; and occupational therapy models, practices and theories;

and standard office software.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.…