Occupational Therapy Assistant

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support students in achieving educational goals within a collaborative school-based therapy program. The role involves implementing individual and group OT programs, documenting progress, and collaborating with teachers, families, and other professionals to promote independence and participation in the school environment.

You will work under a Registered Occupational Therapist and help ensure access to inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Must hold the OTA title or certification.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carries out student OT programs including sensory and motor development and daily living skills.
• Constructs splinting and adaptive devices under supervision.
• Orders and maintains OT supplies.
• Plans and implements group and individual programs for assigned students.
• Maintains attendance records, program notes, and progress reports.

Skills

OT principles

Disabilities awareness

Student engagement

Progress reporting

Group/individual plans

Health & safety fitness

Education

Occupational Therapist Assistant title or certification

Job description

General Information: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Join Saint Paul Public Schools and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students every day. We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered Occupational Therapist Assistant to support learners in achieving their educational goals by promoting independence, participation, and success in the school environment. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with educators, families, and support staff to assess student needs, develop individualized interventions, and help create inclusive learning experiences that empower all students to thrive. If you are passionate about supporting students' growth and committed to educational equity, we invite you to bring your expertise to Saint Paul Public Schools.

Position Summary

Carries out individual or group programs of Occupational Therapy following specific outlines; carries out student treatment programs in such areas as sensory integrative development, enhancing and maintaining motor development, increasing independence in daily living skills, and aiding in formal and informal supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist; with assistance, plans and implements group and individual programs with specific assigned individual students and groups of students; and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Works under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Minimum Qualifications

Must currently hold the Occupational Therapist Asst title or certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of professional occupational therapy.
• Working knowledge of the various types of mental and physical abnormalities.
• Working ability to work with mentally or physically handicapped students.
• Some ability to observe students progress and to prepare reports on that progress.
• Working ability to stimulate the interest of patients in the therapy program.
• Appropriate health status to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job.
• The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Responsibilities

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class:

• Carries out student treatment programs in such areas as sensory integrative development, enhancing, and maintaining motor development, increasing independence in daily living skills, and aiding in formal and informal evaluation of students.
• Constructs splinting and adaptive devices under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Orders and maintains supplies for the Occupational Therapy unit.
• With assistance, plans and implements group and individual programs with specific assigned individual students and groups of students.
• Keeps Occupational Therapy attendance records, records of individual programs planned for assigned students, and frequent progress notes on each assigned student.

Pay, Benefits & work Schedule

This is a 10 month position working 40 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $22.31 - $32.96

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the "AFSCME (Clerical and Technical)" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the "AFSCME (Clerical and Technical) ¿ Full Time" link.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investment and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.