What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - District-Wide position at Rocklin Unified School District?
About the Employer
The mission of Rocklin Unified School District, the cornerstone and leader of educational excellence, is to ensure each student becomes a well-rounded individual who thrives intellectually and develops unique strengths to pursue and achieve personal ambitions while contributing to a dynamic world through a school system distinguished by :
- A culture of innovation, collaboration, and high expectations
- Inspired personal learning and growth
- Respect and support for all those who serve our students
- Vital partnerships throughout our community
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Rocklin Unified School District
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The position of Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the registered Occupational Therapist. An Occupational Therapy Assistant provides direct services to assist individuals with conditions which are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling; to benefit from their Individual Educational Program (IEP). The COTA also assists the OTR in the procurement, preparation, and maintenance of materials and supplies.
SUPERVISOR : Director of Special Education and Special Programs
TYPICAL DUTIES :
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS :
Associate of Arts degree.
Graduation from an approved program for occupational therapy assistants.
Two years experience preferable as a certified occupational therapy assistant with a primary focus on pediatric clients.
Experience working in a public school classroom.
CPR certification and basic signing skills preferred.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Skills and ability to :
Implement intervention plans.
Follow oral and written directions.
Document student response to interventions.
Organize and maintain materials and supplies.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Work effectively with education colleagues.
Function as a positive, contributing member of an educational team.
Schedule a number of activities.
Gather, collate, and / or classify data.
Coordinate a number of factors in the use of equipment.
Work flexibly with others under a variety of circumstances.
Analyze data utilizing defined but different processes
Operate equipment using various methods of operation.
Work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups.
Work with data of different types and / or purposes.
Utilize a variety of job related equipment.
Problem solve in analyzing issues, creating plans of action and reaching solutions.
Knowledge of :
Child growth and development.
Common disabling conditions of children.
Theory and practice of occupational therapy as applied to infants, children and youth.
Strategies and methodologies in educational settings.
DESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Medical Category III
1. Positions in this category require ability associated with prolonged periods of heavy physical labor.
2. Position regularly performs heavy physical labor requiring ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move heavy objects or materials.
3. Great physical demand for strength and endurance.
4. Requires heavy physical effort such as lifting over 50 pounds on continuous basis.
5. Physical functions involve heavy physical exertion.
6. Lifting over 50 pounds or carrying any object over 25 pounds.
Approved : May 15, 2002
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply, Applicants must complete an online application through Ed-join at www.edjoin.org.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS :
Rocklin Unified School District employees must use an online password-protected, In-District application through Ed-join (the password is available from your site secretary or the Human Resources office at 916-624-2428).
Problems with Ed-join? Call the Help Desk at 1-888-900-8945. Contact RUSD Human Resources : humanresources@rocklinusd.org
Comments and Other Information
The Rocklin Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and / or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries / complaints, contact our Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education or Director of Personnel Services at (916) 624-2428 or by email at titleixcoordinator@rocklinusd.org.
The Rocklin Unified School District Maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment
PCF : 3258
Revised 6.6.2024 - there will be one full-time position and one part-time position. Waiting on pcf# 2029 (8 hrs / day) and revision of pcf# 3258 for reduction (3.2 hrs / day)
Revised 6.21.2024 - removed full-time position.
