What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Ottawa USD 290?
NO NIGHTS! NO WEEKENDS! SUMMERS OFF!!
181 working days during school year (generally August to May)
Schedule: Monday-Friday. 8.0 hours per day
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist and the Director of Special Education, the COTA provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students aged 3 to 21 years with a variety of intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities that impair their ability to benefit from their Individualized Education Plan.
Additional Information:
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
- Provides individual and group therapy activities to assist with meeting the student’s goals and objectives.
- Assists with collecting data on therapy goals and objectives.
- Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the occupational therapist to improve student’s functioning and facilitate student’s access to curricular and instructional activities.
- Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences to receive and/or convey information related to job functions.
- Communicates with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community as directed by OT.
USD290 conducts background screenings and TB tests on all potential candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Occupational Medicine
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Kansas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25
