What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Rutherford County Schools?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Must meet all health, physical and background check requirements
- Have an associate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Have successfully completed supervised clinical internship
- Successfully pass a national board certification for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Certifying Body NBCOT
- Have appropriate Tennessee licensure and /or certification
- Broad knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in the areas relevant to providing therapy to eligible students in the public school setting
- Must be able to carry out responsibilities with limited direct supervision
- Must have strong Interpersonal skills-ability to work effectively with a wide range of people (i.e., students, school administrators, teachers, support staff, etc.)
- Must be able to take direction and work productively both on a team and independently
- Must be able to organize multiple priorities and work on a flexible schedule
- Experience working with students with disabilities in a public school setting preferred
