Contracted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Contracted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant JobID: 1081

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nCASUAL EMPLOYMENT (CONTRACTED) - NON PDE CERTIFIED/ Contracted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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nnDate Posted:

n7/17/2026

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nnLocation:

nSchnecksville, PA

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n n   This is a contracted position that works up to 29 hours a week and no benefits are offeredPosition Definition: The person filling this assignment will provide occupational therapy treatments and therapy in accordance with the student’s Individual Education Plan, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions and activity programs, and document progress of treatment. Relationship: TheCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Special Education. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

nnnValid certification of the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, required

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nnValid PA Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, required

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nnAssociate Degree from an accredited OTA program, required

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n nSkills/Knowledge:

nnnDemonstrates advanced computer skills, including a thorough knowledge of Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite and proficient use of departmental Computer Software.

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nnDemonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.

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nnDemonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

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nnDemonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.

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nnDemonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

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nnDemonstrates the ability to organize, plan, and manage job responsibilities in order to complete assignments with minimal supervision.

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nnDemonstrates the ability to complete tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.

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nnDemonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.

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nnDemonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of occupational therapy treatments and activities.

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nnDemonstrates self-motivation as it relates to staying current with occupational therapy techniques and treatments.

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nnDemonstrates an understanding of the tools, techniques, and technology used for school-based therapy.

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nnProficient in the use of tools and technology related to, but not limited to, occupational therapy.

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nnDemonstrates cultural sensitivity to a diverse student population and diverse stakeholders.

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nnAttends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

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nnDemonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service with patience and knowledge of the Department’s services.

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n nPhysical:

nnnAbility to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate (vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

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nnAbility to independently ambulate in and around work areas.

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nnAbility to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.

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nnAbility to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

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nnAbility to conduct a safety restraint protocol which requires:

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nna normal degree of flexibility;

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nnthe ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for at least several minutes;

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nnthe ability to kneel on one and two knees and then stand up;

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nnthe ability to bend the trunk at 45 degrees and twist to either side;

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nnthe ability to grasp firmly and raise hands above the head;

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nnthe ability to learn and correctly demonstrate multi-step physical skills

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n nAuthority:TheCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:

nnnExecutes prescribed educational-based therapy recommendations and programs for students developed by the Occupational Therapist.

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nnDevelops and implements research-based educationally relevant interventions.

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nnReevaluates students annually in accordance with CLIU procedures.

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nnParticipates in the development of the student’s IEP or 504 Plan pertinent to occupational therapy.

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nnAttends IEP and other student mandated meetings.

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nnFollows the program established in the IEP or 504 Plan.

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nnConducts educationally relevant individual and/or group occupational therapy sessions, in accordance with the Occupational Therapist treatment plan.

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nnProvides consultation to parents and/or teachers informally through phone or individual meetings or formally through workshops, parent program meetings, or in-service programs in conjunction with the OTR.

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nnCollaborates effectively with student IEP teams.

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nnCommunicates and collaborates effectively with CLIU staff, district staff, and parents.

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nnCompletes necessary documentation for medical ACCESS and school-based medical ACCESS within the timeframe required.

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nnCompletes necessary documentation and reports relating to ongoing provision of therapy, including, but not limited to, monthly statistics, individual session notes, and progress summaries and data collection within deadline requirements.

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nnMaintains and stores current electronic files for each student.

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nnFollows work schedule as approved by the Supervisor of Special Programs and Services.

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nnMaintains ITT requirements for assigned caseload.

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nnProvides OTR with caseload updates throughout the school year for data verification.

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nnProvides supervisory shadowing for OTA students for field work placement as needed.

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n nSecondary:

nnnProvides training to student, teacher, and parent/guardian in the proper use of device or equipment, as well as occupational therapy techniques.

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nnAssists in mentoring COTA students in clinical work experience.

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nnProvides supervision to OTA Fieldwork I and II students under the guidance of OTR/L.

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nnParticipates in in-service training and continuing education experiences as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Special Programs and Services.

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nnThis Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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Worksite address

schnecksville, PA, 18078, US

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