Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support evaluation and IEP development for students with motor disabilities. You will assist in delivering prescribed OT services and help track progress under supervision in a school setting.

Responsibilities include adapting equipment, collaborating with therapists and teachers, and maintaining therapy materials. This role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and ongoing communication with families and

Qualifications

• Skills, knowledge and abilities include safety practices, use of assessment instruments and basic OT equipment.
• Ability to schedule activities, manage data and communicate with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of OT models, policies, regulations and related software.

Responsibilities

• Adapts equipment for optimal positioning and independence for students.
• Assists in delivering IEP services to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Performs observations of fine motor development and documents findings.
• Collaborates with OT, speech, teachers and staff to plan services.
• Coordinates enrollment forms and transportation to ensure access to services.
• Fabricates adaptive equipment to meet individual student needs.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies used in therapy sessions.
• Educates staff, students and parents about district services.
• Prepares activity logs, progress notes and reports for records.
• Transports therapy materials to ensure availability for sessions.
• Assists other personnel to maintain an efficient work environment.

Skills

Safety practices

Assessment tools

Occupational therapy equipment

Office software

Record keeping

Education

Community college, vocational school

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Educational Support Personnel

Purpose Statement

The job of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the evaluation of students and the development of Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); performing a variety of tasks and/or treatment interventions in support of the IEP; and assisting students with motor development and/or orthopedic/health impairments or multiple handicaps.

This job reports to Assistant Superintendent for Special Programs

Essential Functions

• Adapts equipment including computers for the purpose of providing optimal positioning and increased independence for special education students.
• Assists in the delivery of services prescribed in the IEP for the purpose of achieving defined goals and objects.
• Assists in clinical observations (as defined by local, state and/or federal regulations) of students' fine motor and development skills for the purpose of documenting findings, determining deficits and developing recommendations.
• Collaborates with physical occupational therapists, speech therapist, teachers, class assistants, etc. for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates assigned projects (e.g. preparation and submission of enrollment forms for Special
• Education Programs within the district; transportation schedules, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring eligibility for needed services.
• Fabricates adaptive equipment as may be required for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of student.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies (e.g. swings, balls, puzzles, etc.) for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals.
• Orients district personnel, students and parents to the services provided by the district for the purpose of soliciting involvement, referrals and program support.
• Prepares a written materials (e.g. activity logs, progress notes, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. puzzles, games, swings, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required for therapy sessions.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; student behavior management skills; adaptive equipment; and occupational therapy models, practices and theories; and standard office software.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; displaying tact and courtesy; being empathetic and nonjudgmental; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with students.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Education:Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency:

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses:Licenser issues by the Occupational Therapy License, Board of the State of Wyoming Valid Driver’s License

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Clearances: Maintain Licenser Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance TB Clearance