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General Job Description:To assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing the individual education plan for students.

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• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Know what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Project overall concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Assist in therapeutic services armed at enhancing the student's potential for learning.
• Assist students in acquiring the functional performance skills needed to participate in the education environment.
• Help students function independently.
• The COTA will assist in assessment, screening, evaluations, reassessment, treatment activities, and documentation following the initial direction of the OTR.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the immediate supervisor, the principal and/or the superintendent.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• The completion of a planned program through an accredited institution.
• Passage of the National Exam for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Certification with the American Occupational Therapy Certification.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements:Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying, reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required. This position requires much physical involvement. In traveling to the various schools, equipment must be transported from school to school. With various disabilities, lifting and positioning of children in required especially in the preschool setting.

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Training in first aid and CPR.

Equipment/Material Handled:Space, equipment and storage factors are crucial to the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of delivery of therapy provided by the school district. Available space should protect the safety of the children and be large enough for the implementation of therapy goals.

Work Environment:Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments. May work directly in the teacher's classroom, a vacant room, storage room or unheated hallway. Must be mindful of child's safety during class changes if working in the hallway. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. This job requires much traveling in a given day, dependent upon student caseload in the school district. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Terms of Employment:Salary and work year to be established by the Board.