Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TSS/186 Day Contract
Monday-Friday
7.5 HOURS/DAY
Pay Column U: $24.47/hour  benefits

Laramie County School District 1
Job Description

 
SUMMARY:  Responsible for implementing occupational therapy services in collaboration with and under the supervision of one or more licensed, registered Occupational Therapists (OTR/L) and as directed by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and guided by the American Occupation Therapy Association.  Areas for OT intervention may include sensory-motor skills support, access to and implementation of technology, materials management and/or adaptions, self-care/life skills support, environmental support, vocational skills support, behavioral support, community-based education, and contributing to assessments as requested by the OTR/L.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                     

 
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree or two-year college certificate as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
Successful completion of National Occupational Therapy Assistant examination (National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy-NBCOT)
One to two years of related experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Certificate from NBCOT (renewed every three years) 
 
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
Oral and written communication skills
English language skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Collaboration skills
Basic math skills
Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Knowledge of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-2004)
Ability to work with a variety of students, teaching staff and in various school settings and cultures
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to directives from supervisors
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting 
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
Operating knowledge of, and experience with, specialized durable equipment (such as wheelchairs, walking devices or lifts), adaptive positional equipment and/or adaptive educational equipment
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, etc. 

# of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports:
This position has no direct reports.
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions 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.

                         

Salary : $24