Empower Student Growth: School OT Assistant

Uplift Education; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift Education seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide occupational therapy services for students in a school setting. The role includes direct and consult services to students, parents, teachers, and school staff within general and special education environments.

The position emphasizes implementing fine motor and sensory instruction to support scholars who receive Special Education services and to help them access the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering occupational therapy services in school settings.
• Ability to plan individual and group therapy aligned with IEP goals.
• Strong communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individual and group therapy for students per IEP goals.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of services.
• Counsel and involve parents in the remediation process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan activities to improve communication skills.
• Provide professional development to staff on fine motor and sensory deficits.
• Communicate progress to colleagues, students, and parents regarding therapy goals.
• Create a conducive learning environment appropriate for each student.
• Implement IEP goals for individual students based on assessments.

Skills

Fine motor

Sensory processing

Communication with parents

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

Uplift Education seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide occupational therapy services for students in a school setting. The role includes direct and consult services to students, parents, teachers, and school staff within general and special education environments.

The position emphasizes implementing fine motor and sensory instruction to support scholars who receive Special Education services and to help them access the educational environment.