School-Based COTA: Empower Students & IEP Impact

Hendry County School Board; LaBelle (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendry County School Board in Labelle, Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist and support eligible students. The COTA will promote independence in daily living skills, collaborate with staff and parents, and participate in IEP meetings while maintaining confidentiality.

This grant-funded, full-time role follows a 10-month calendar and reports to the Director of Exceptional Student

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Licensure as a COTA from the State of Florida
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
• Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
• Consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
• Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
• Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.
• Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
• Assist occupational therapists in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapist to create new goals based on data analysis and goals.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings.
• Maintains required policies in regard to matters of confidentiality concerning personal information about students.
• Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities.
• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
• Performs other such duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Education program, the Superintendent of Schools, or the Board.

Skills

Valid Florida Licensure as a COTA

Experience with students with special

Job description

Hendry County School Board in Labelle, Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist and support eligible students. The COTA will promote independence in daily living skills, collaborate with staff and parents, and participate in IEP meetings while maintaining confidentiality.

This grant-funded, full-time role follows a 10-month calendar and reports to the Director of Exceptional Student