Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Plan and provide therapy to students with developmental and  physical disabilities. . Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.   

1. Assess students' level of functioning and need for occupational  therapy.
2. Develop an Individual Education Program for each student and participate  in IEP meetings with multi-disciplinary team members as well as parents. 
3. Implements therapy programs to meet IEP goals.
4. Teaches parents,, teachers or assistants  and other appropriate personnel to implement fine motor activities  as prescribed by the occupational therapist. 
5. Collects and records data on therapy programs.
6. Monitors therapy programs using observations, data and/or pre-post testing.
7. Manages student behavior during therapy.
8. Works cooperatively and communicates appropriately with teaching and support staff.
9. Develops and adheres to a daily schedule. 
10. Works with team members  to order appropriate materials and equipment; uses and maintains that equipment.
11. Monitors and reports student performance and progress.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, professional learning communities,  curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
2. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings,  serve on staff committees, Professional Learning Communities, and participate in student/parental involvement activities as required.
4. Maintains confidentiality.
5. Completes other duties as assigned.

• 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

• Knowledge of  procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy.   
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Supervise occupational therapy assistant(s).