EARLY INTERVENTION CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Pittsburgh Public Schools; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking an Early Intervention Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide essential therapy services in educational settings. This role involves working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with educational staff to support children's development. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania.
• Certification through National Board (NBCOT) required.
• Must maintain 36 PDU's every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides Occupational Therapy services under supervision.
• Implements treatment plans and collaborates with team members.
• Maintains records and documentation as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Data Collection

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary

The Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Assistant is directly supervised by the supervising licensed Occupational Therapist and Program Administrator of Early Intervention or designee and is responsible for providing occupational therapy services in early care or educational setting to eligible children under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, following a treatment plan developed by the Occupational Therapist to improve, develop, restore or maintain child's active participation in educational activities, and functioning as “related service personnel” under state and federal law and regulations.

WORK MONTHS

10

Essential Functions

Provides Occupational Therapy services delegated and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Services will be provided under close or general supervision depending on educational experience and service competency.

• Implements all OCDEL requirements
• Assists with data collection, assessment and evaluation
• Travels to the early care and educational setting to provide direct and/or consultative services according to the child's IEP goals developed by the Occupational Therapist
• Recommends treatment modifications to the Occupational Therapist based on the child's needs
• Adapts environments, tools, materials and activities according to the child's needs
• Collaborates with other team members, preschool personnel, and families regarding the child's occupational therapy related needs
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory for children on their caseload
• Maintains records and documentation as required
• Supports children through integrated therapy in an inclusive setting when the needed skill is naturally occurring within the typical routines of the day
• Other responsibilities may include working under the direction of the teachers ( as a paraeducator) providing general classroom assistance by preparing and implementing activities, lunch, bathroom duties, recess and any other duties required as part of the classroom team so the children may fully participate in their educational environment.
• Clerical tasks at the central office
• Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department's or school's goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals.
  
  

Education Required

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Associates Degree program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Certification/Licensure Required

• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania
• Must be supervised by a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist who is responsible for evaluations, re-evaluations and changes in the program
• Certification through National Board (NBCOT)
• Must maintain 36 PDU's every 3 years
  
  

Years Of Experience

Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion .
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Varies based on the needs of the department
  
  

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement

Position : 100424

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : CI-ECA-EI-T-THERAPY

Grade : PHY OCC THR AST

Group : PFT PRESCH

Posting Start : 03/20/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details

MINIMUM SALARY: $42,281.00

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