A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant substitute's role is to assist in the assessment, development and implementation of occupational
therapy programs for students on assigned caseload.

• Assists in assessing students' level of functioning and need for therapy.
• Assists in developing an Individual Education Program for each student and participant in IEP meetings with parents at the direction of the occupational therapist.
• Implements therapy programs to meet IEP goals.
• Teaches parents, teachers or aides and other appropriate personnel to implement fine motor programs as prescribed by the occupational therapist.
• Collects and records data on therapy programs.
• Monitors therapy programs using observations, data and/or pre-post testing.
• Manages student behavior during therapy.
• Works cooperatively and communicates appropriately with teaching and support staff.
• Develops and adheres to a daily schedule.
• Works with the occupational therapist to order appropriate materials and equipment; uses and maintains that equipment.
• Monitors and reports student performance and progress.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as directed.
• Completes required reports, IEP's and other forms promptly and in an acceptable manner.
• Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor and/or director.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Must possess a current occupational therapy assistant license/certification
• Some experience working with children is helpful.

• CPR/First Aid Certified preferred.
• Ability to work as part of the educational team while supporting the individual needs of the student as identified on the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions such as:

• Sitting for extended period of time,
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

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