LTS Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Employer
- Cleveland Hill UFSD
- Location
- Cheektowaga, NY, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Aug 06, 2019
- Ref
- 3300020457
- Job Category
- Support Staff, Occupational Therapist
This is a long term substitute position commencing on or about September 24, 2019 and ending at the end of the school year.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel & Assistant Director of
Special Education
Description: Highly qualified Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with knowledge
and skills necessary to perform individual and group interventions and therapy regarding student's fine motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications:
Professional Responsibilities:
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant:
District is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status and physical disability.
Contact Person's Name: Mrs. Limardi
Contact Person's Title: District Clerk
Contact Person's Email: wlimardi@clevehill.org
Posting Link: https://www.clevehill.org/Page/5270
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel & Assistant Director of
Special Education
Description: Highly qualified Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with knowledge
and skills necessary to perform individual and group interventions and therapy regarding student's fine motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications:
- Highly qualified Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with valid NYS certification.
- 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.
Professional Responsibilities:
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant:
- 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 (e.g. oral motor, sensory integration, motor planning, developmental function, activities of daily living, fine motor function postural tone, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
- Attends meetings and workshops (e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings, conferences, meetings with outside agencies, etc.) 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 (e.g. positioning, adjusting special equipment, etc.) 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 (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, etc.) 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 (e.g. activity logs, progress notes, reports, memos, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Presents information (e.g. student performance data, clinical feedback, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
- Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.
- Troubleshoots problems with assistive devices (e.g. computer technology, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that equipment is in proper working order and/or providing alternative strategies.
District is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status and physical disability.
Contact Person's Name: Mrs. Limardi
Contact Person's Title: District Clerk
Contact Person's Email: wlimardi@clevehill.org
Posting Link: https://www.clevehill.org/Page/5270