Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Ocean State Academy Learning Center is looking for Full-Time COTA's to join our team! We are a Special Education Day School Program servicing students with ASD! Located in North Providence, RI, our 12 month school program provides special education to 150 students residing in Rhode Island. With comprehensive benefits and offering competitive salaries, we are eager to hire motivated professionals looking to join a collaborative school team! The job duties of our school COTA's may include the following: A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at OSALC works with students and school staff to improve student functioning and access to learning. Their responsibilities may include: Adapting the environment Modifying classroom tools, materials, and the environment to meet student needs and abilities Assessing students Assisting the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in evaluating students' fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, and other developmental skills Providing services Offering occupational therapy services directly to students or through consultation to address IEP goals Promoting independence Helping students develop daily living skills, such as self-care and moving from a bed to a wheelchair Recommending equipment Suggesting assistive devices and equipment to increase student functioning Maintaining records Keeping daily records of treatments and progress notes, and helping maintain student records Organizing activities Arranging furniture and displaying materials to support instruction, and creating a clean and orderly learning environment Managing behavior Implementing behavior management programs and reporting student behavior to the OTR Consulting with others Collaborating with the OTR and educational team, and consulting with teachers, parents, and school staff Complying with regulations Following local, state, and federal regulations regarding confidentiality, due process, and other procedures