Part Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Miriam School and Learning Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Miriam School and Learning Center is seeking a Part Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide essential therapy services to children. This role is a 10-month position requiring 20 hours per week, with responsibilities focused on individual and group therapy sessions. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a COTA with children, preferably in a school setting.
• Must maintain Missouri certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate treatments for children based on IEP/ISP goals.
• Run sensory and motor groups as scheduled.
• Work as a team member ensuring all student objectives are met.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree from Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Missouri certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Part Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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POSITION: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

STATUS: PART-TIME, 20 hours per week, 10-month school-year position, regular school hours and days with occasional evening hours and weekends

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates Degree earned from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Missouri certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• One year of experience working as a COTA with children, preferably in a school setting
  
  

REPORTS TO: Occupational Therapy Lead

Position Summary

The COTA plans and facilitates individual and group treatment for children. Independently, the COTA follows IEP/ISP student goals to help improve areas of concern.

Responsibilities

• To determine and provide research-based individual and group interventions that help students progress in areas identified on their ILP.
• To run sensory, fine and gross motor, and other groups as scheduled.
• To facilitate PE classes and record grades and progress as scheduled.
• To establish and follow through with treatment objectives for students following ILP goals.
• To work as a team member to ensure the department meets all student minutes and objectives.
• To adjust treatment based upon assessments and re-evaluations provided by the Occupational Therapist.
• To participate in supervision meetings with the assigned Occupational Therapist in intervals designated by state regulations.
• To write progress reports as needed.
• To maintain appropriate paperwork for progress monitoring and documentation.
• To participate in parent/teacher conferences and report progress.
• To maintain contact with parents via email or phone when needed.
• To participate in other activities including lunch coverage, car-pool lane and other school-based activities.
• Other activities as defined by the supervisor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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