School-Based COTA: Empower Student Growth & Access

United-Cerebral-Palsy-of-Greater-Cleveland; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LeafBridge Alt Ed. seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to promote curriculum access and progress toward goals for students with complex learning needs.

Under supervision, you will provide OT services in center or community settings and support data collection with a licensed OT. You will implement interventions for positioning, mobility, and daily functional skills, assist in developing personalized learning plans, and collaborate with related services staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio.
• Certification from the State Department of Education.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds; understand safety protocols.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with ≤2 moving violations; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review student data (IEPs, ETRs, medical records) as part of OT planning.
• Provide occupational therapy services to students in center or community settings.
• Develop and update personalized learning plans and therapeutic activities.
• Implement interventions for positioning, mobility, and functional daily skills (toileting, eating, dressing).
• Collaborate with related services staff and document services per agency/state rules.
• Assist Teaching Assistants and Intervention Specialists in activities and use of adaptive equipment.
• Complete clerical tasks in Microsoft Office and manage information storage.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control protocols.
• Provide delegated nursing care under supervision when required.
• Perform housekeeping tasks related to client needs.

Skills

OT aide license

Ohio Driver's license

Able to lift 50 lbs

Education

OTA program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LeafBridge Alt Ed. seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to promote curriculum access and progress toward goals for students with complex learning needs.

Under supervision, you will provide OT services in center or community settings and support data collection with a licensed OT. You will implement interventions for positioning, mobility, and daily functional skills, assist in developing personalized learning plans, and collaborate with related services staff.