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Sunnyside School District lists this Certified Occupation Therapist Assistant (COTA) opportunity in sunnyside, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)The job of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is done under the supervision of an occupational therapist, conducting various tasks/treatment interventions to assist students with motor development and/or orthopedic/health impairments of multiple handicaps.The occupational therapist assistant works on the acquisition of/or compensations for deficits in fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills. More specifically, occupational therapists assistants work with students on foundation skills needed for school participation through task analysis, individually selected motor activities, and consultation with team members to modify the environment, the instructional methodology, or to support student achievement on a particular classroom/vocational project.Travels to assigned schoolsResponds to requests for consultations on students or consults with Occupational Therapist on specific program needsImplements service delivery on assigned students based on the goals, objectives, percentage of time, and placement as determined by the IEPMakes scheduling decisions for service delivery based on individual student and school needsUtilizes an approach that encourages student participation in the least restrictive environmentExhibits a knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student's educational needsParticipates in the selection, design and/or construction of necessary adaptive equipmentMaintains oral and written communication with educational personnel, parents, and community agencies regarding assigned schools and students. This can include, but is not limited to telephone calls, year-end reports, informal notes, and home programsWorks cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed and provides training in the therapeutic management of students, such as positioning, safety, and use of mobility equipmentProvides suggestions for classroom, art, life skills, and career related activitiesMaintains records on referred students including dates of referral, dates of response, and outcomesMaintains a current schedule which is shared with assigned schools and the PT/OT program office staffMaintains organized working files on assigned studentsFollows documentation guidelines for student attendance and intervention notesRecommends equipment, materials, and test supplies necessary for assigned schools and studentsAttends scheduled meetings for staff development and trainingAdheres to established federal, state, and local laws and regulationsRefines and develops professional skills through in-service training, professional reading, and continuing educationMaintains confidentiality of student information.The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35% sitting, 30% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.Education and Experience: Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area.Licenses/Special Requirements: Valid photo identification. Social Security Card. WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance. State License Occupational Therapist AssistantRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills 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 using pertinent software applications; 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 required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes; student behavior management skills; adaptive equipment; and occupational therapy models, practices and theories.FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: Non ExemptEVALUATION: Special Education Director or designee
Worksite address
sunnyside, WA, 98944, US
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