School-Based COTA: Empower Students' Daily Living Skills

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone County Board of Education is seeking a School-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide therapeutic services in a school setting. The COTA will implement programs prescribed by the occupational therapist and work with students to reach educational goals.

Requirements include ACOTE-accredited education and Alabama COTA licensure, with ability to travel between assigned schools.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ACOTE Accredited School and pass NBCOT.
• Valid Alabama Licensure as a COTA.

Responsibilities

• Understand school-based occupational therapy regulations and IEP processes.
• Plan and implement effective intervention strategies with students.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living within the school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and IEP team to implement student programs.
• Maintain data on student goals to assess progress.

Skills

English Proficiency

Documentation

Travel Between Schools

Special Needs Experience

Reading & Writing

Physical Stamina

Independent Decision-Making

Verbal & Written Communication

Professional Development

Education

ACOTE Accredited Program

Alabama COTA Licensure

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Limestone County Board of Education is seeking a School-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide therapeutic services in a school setting. The COTA will implement programs prescribed by the occupational therapist and work with students to reach educational goals.

Requirements include ACOTE-accredited education and Alabama COTA licensure, with ability to travel between assigned schools.