#P-1829 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Countywide, Itinerate - Brooke High School

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Itinerate, Countywide

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing intervention and therapy regarding students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. The position reports to the Occupational Therapist/Director of Special Education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with skills essential to the objectives of the position.
• Ability to facilitate student/family access to appropriate community resources.

Licensure/Certification /

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current and valid WV COTA license.
• NBCOT
  - National Board Occupational Therapy.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Experience assessing and selecting assistive technology in a school setting.
• Experience in IDEA policy and procedures.
• Experience implementing appropriate therapy under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions:

• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of improving student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students' fine motor, and development skills for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Attends meetings and workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information, including best practices for school OT delivery.
• Consults with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, teachers, educational assistants, families, etc. for the purpose of providing requested information, reviewing/revising students' occupational therapy goals/objectives, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations to implement goals.
• Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students, teachers, parents and other involved persons for the purpose of providing appropriate care to students and/or supporting the student's IEP plan for use in the classroom.
• Maintains files and/or records in cooperation with the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of documenting activities and/or ensuring an up-to-date trail for compliance with various state, federal, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies in clean and proper working condition for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals.
• Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.

Term of Employment: 200 days. Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.