What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA ( Outside Candidates) position at Irvine Unified School District?
Under the direction ofthe Director-Special Education and under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, assists in providing direct occupational therapy services to individual or groups of special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and intervention plans; provides appropriate intervention services to assist students in acquiring functional performance skills and to help students function independently; participates as a member of the education team to treat special education students and report on the student's progress in attaining goals and objectives; maintains related service records and prepare a variety of reports. Pending prior approval, the incumbent may adjust specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in student status.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree and work experience with school-aged children and one year experience working in a variety of settings including school, home, and clinic, and working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Training in sensory integration testing and techniques and experience working collaboratively with families are desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Valid Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license as issued by the Board of Occupational Therapy.
https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/certified_occupational_therapy_assistant.pdf
Salary : $30 - $37
