What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Schoolforce Solutions Inc?
We are looking for a talented Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team for the school year.
Responsibilities would include :
- Provide screening and assessments
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans to support students' motor skills, sensory processing, and functional independence.
- Work with students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings to improve fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care tasks, and sensory regulation.
- Support students in developing adaptive behaviors to enhance participation in school activities.
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other therapists to integrate therapy strategies into the classroom.
- Communicate regularly with OTs, teachers, and parents to monitor student progress.
- Provide training and resources to teachers and staff on adaptive equipment, sensory strategies, and accommodations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by providing input on student needs and progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, progress reports, and student responses.
- Participate in IEP meetings, student evaluations, and re-evaluations as needed.
- Support students with positioning, mobility, and use of assistive technology to improve access to learning.
- Recommend and implement modifications to classroom environments to enhance student participation.
- Assist in adapting materials, tools, and instructional methods to fit students’ motor and sensory needs.
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