Occupational Therapy Assistant - Special Education

Region 8 Education Service Center of Northeast Indiana; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 Education Service Center of Northeast Indiana is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide vital occupational therapy services as per students' Individualized Education Plans. Responsibilities include adapting materials in the classroom, assessing student development skills, and supporting students in their use of therapeutic activities.

Ideal candidates should have experience implementing therapy in educational settings and the ability to document student progress effectively. Join us in making a difference for students with disabilities!

Qualifications

• Educationally related occupational therapy services experience.
• Understanding of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ability to implement therapeutic activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom materials under supervision for student access.
• Assists in assessing students' fine motor and developmental skills.
• Implements therapeutic activities for students and provides care.
• Maintains files and records alongside the Occupational Therapist.
• Prepares written materials documenting activities and progress.

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students who have a variety of cognitive, emotional, and/or physical illnesses or disabilities according to the student's Individualized Education Plan and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.

Job Responsibilities

• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of improving student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students' fine motor and development skills (e.g. oral motor, sensory integration, motor planning, developmental function, activities of daily living, fine motor function tone, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students, teachers, parents and other involved persons (e.g. positioning, adjusting special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care to students (preschool through grade twelve) and/or supporting the student's IEP plan for use in the classroom.
• Maintains files and/or records in cooperation with the Occupational Therapist (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or ensuring an up-to-date documentation for compliance with various state, federal, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. activity logs, progress notes, reports, memos, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

Building/Campus Special Education Department