School-Based COTA: Elevate Student Learning & Access

Southern Oregon Education Service District; Gold Hill (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement

9 paid holidays

Sick, vacation and discretionary leave

Job summary

Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support school-based therapy for K-12 students in Eagle Point School District. The role emphasizes collaboration with licensed therapists, data collection, and participation in IEP meetings.

Location-based, with a 190-day academic year schedule. The position offers benefits including health insurance, retirement, holidays, and leave provisions; strong teamwork and professional development are

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Meets COTA/PTA licensing requirements of the OT/PT Therapy Licensing Boards, State of Oregon.
• Experience working with children who experience disabilities preferred.
• An understanding of school-based therapy services and/or experience working in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists occupational/physical therapist with monitoring levels of functioning and progress toward goals.
• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the occupational/physical therapist for the purpose of improving student access to learning.
• Assists the occupational/physical therapist in the development and implementation of therapy programs.
• Collects and records data on therapy programs.
• Maintains on-going communication with the occupational/physical therapist regarding student progress, status of therapy equipment and effectiveness of occupational/physical therapy programs.
• Assists occupational/physical therapist in design, modification, adaptation and procurement of adaptive equipment.
• Attends required IFSP/IEP meetings as appropriate, completes OI billing documentation, writes progress notes.
• Manages student behavior during therapy.
• Makes home visits as necessary.
• Respects confidential information.
• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program.
• Performs duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the profession.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, education agency representatives and other stakeholders
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Participate in team meetings, and other committee meetings regarding program activities.
• Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations (see next page).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support school-based therapy for K-12 students in Eagle Point School District. The role emphasizes collaboration with licensed therapists, data collection, and participation in IEP meetings.

Location-based, with a 190-day academic year schedule. The position offers benefits including health insurance, retirement, holidays, and leave provisions; strong teamwork and professional development are