CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT EARLY INT - See Job Posting

Linq; Wind Gap (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Early Intervention as a long-term substitute. The role involves delivering school-based OT services, aligning with IEP goals, and collaborating with classroom staff to support student learning.

Beginning in late October 2026 for approximately 12 weeks, the incumbent will coordinate with district personnel, document therapy activities, and participate in related conferences and referral processes.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to use CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based occupational therapy services to students to support their educational program.
• Coordinate OT with school personnel and other specialists to develop IEPs and incorporate specially-designed instruction.
• Develop activities toward therapy techniques and manage referral processes, review of records, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct therapy and adapt procedures as needed and ensure proper clearance documentation for onboarding.

Skills

Basic computer skills

CIU-20

Tools

CIU-20

Job description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT EARLY INT: See Job Posting

Job Title CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT EARLY INT

Must have basic computer skills to utilize both CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs .

Description

ANTICIPATED OPENING - Long-term Substitute Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the Early Intervention program working at locations as assigned in theColonial Intermediate Unit 20 servicing area. Position beginning approximately late October, 2026 and continuing for 12 weeks. Provide school-based occupational therapy servicesfor students in order to facilitate their educational program within the educational environment. Coordinate occupational therapy with school personnel and other appropriate specialists to develop the Individual Education Plan, measurable goals and incorporate specially-designed instruction into IEP's as well as participation in relevant conferences. Develop specific activities toward the implementation of therapy techniques. Establish, collect, and assist with the referral process, review of records, documentation of therapy and screening, evaluations, and report writing. Utilize appropriate therapy techniques in order to manage therapy services as well as adaptation and termination of procedures. Early Intervention has a 188 day work year spanning the entire school year, July through June.

Application Procedure

Your application packet will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by the administrator regarding an interview date and time.

If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will need to have all credentials (3 Clearances, School Personnel Health Record) submitted in order to be recommended to the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors for hire. This will include completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and showing originals of documents you wish to submit to establish employment identity and work authorization. This will be handled through the Recruitment Office.

This form is not required for you to be an active candidate. Please DO NOT have the form completed unless you are directed by a recommending administrator or the Human Resources Office.

If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will be required to have a pre-employment medical examination – physical and tuberculosis (TB) test. All results (physical and TB) must be recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. No other forms are acceptable. The physical and TB are at your own expense. If the physical is performed by a Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Physician must also sign; the TB test may be done by a physician or licensed health care provider. All areas of the physical and TB test must be completed, signed, and properly dated.

Physical and TB results within the last three months of receipt will be accepted if they are recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. Dates of results longer than three months of our receipt will not be accepted.

Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.