Part-Time School-Based COTA: Empower Student OT Progress

ASHTABULA COUNTY ESC; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

ASHTABULA COUNTY ESC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students with OT services in our schools. Immediate start.

The role reports to the Support Services Supervisor and Supervising Occupational Therapist and offers a part-time schedule with competitive compensation. Responsibilities include assisting with evaluations, planning goals, documenting progress, implementing evidence-based activities, coordinating with teachers, and maintaining compliance with ODE

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Valid Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License from the Ohio OT PT AT Board.
• Ohio BCI and Federal Background check free of disqualifying infractions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with formal and informal evaluations and reevaluations as appropriate.
• Follow protocol for screening, referral, evaluation, IEP, and organizational procedures/processes.
• Demonstrate independent problem solving skills to complete required OTA responsibilities with minimum amount of supervision.
• Assist supervising therapist in developing appropriate student goals and objectives that meet ODE and MSP requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student performance, progress, treatment minutes and changes in status in compliance with ODE, MSP, and OT licensing board requirements, eg. case notes & progress reports).
• Demonstrate knowledge of students’ background, experiences, developmental age, and educational grade level needs.
• Use physical space, as provided by the school district, to make it conducive to student progress and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Select and provide appropriate evidence-based activities and skilled techniques in the least restrictive environment that will promote increased independence with fine motor skills, visual motor integration, and sensory regulation skills and strategies in the school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to transfer the students’ newly learned skills and/or intervention strategies for supported learning in the classroom.
• Advocate for student’s occupational therapy services.

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited OTA program.

Ohio OTA License (from the Ohio OT PT AT Board).

Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment.

Ohio BCI and Federal Background check

Job description

ASHTABULA COUNTY ESC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students with OT services in our schools. Immediate start.

The role reports to the Support Services Supervisor and Supervising Occupational Therapist and offers a part-time schedule with competitive compensation. Responsibilities include assisting with evaluations, planning goals, documenting progress, implementing evidence-based activities, coordinating with teachers, and maintaining compliance with ODE