School-Based Occupational Therapy Asst (Entry/Full Performance) - CA-Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant at Full-Performance to support OT services in a school setting. You will collect data, administer tests, and help implement treatment plans to enhance student independence and learning.

Entry-level candidates may be considered if recruitment difficulties arise. Requires ACOTE-accredited OTA program and supervised field work for Hawaii licensure; salary ranges per HE08/HE10 scales.

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program completed with supervised field work.
• Successful completion of required supervised field work.
• Appropriate Hawaii licensure to practice as an OTA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment by collecting data on performance of daily living skills, behavior and motor coordination.
• Administer standardized tests as directed by the OT.
• Assist in developing treatment programs based on goals from initial evaluations.
• Participate in discussions with OT and IEP team on goals and objectives.
• Provide educationally relevant interventions to support student progression.
• Document therapy notes and progress reports per policies.

Skills

Data collection

Assessment support

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Supervised field work

Job description

The authorized level of the position is School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Performance). Applications are being accepted down to the School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Entry Level) in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

• School Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Entry Level), HE08: $5,300.00 per month
• School Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Performance), HE10: $6,228.00 per month

1. As directed by the OT, contributes to the assessment process by collecting data on performance of independent living skills, behavior, sensorimotor skills, gross/fine motor coordination, case history and interview as directed by the OT.
2. Administer standardized tests as assigned by the OT according to program standards.
3. Assist the OT in the development of treatment program based on recommended goals made on initial/re-evaluation reports and/or the progress reports.
4. Participate in discussions with the OT and/or IEP members on projected goals and objectives.
5. Provides interventions that are educationally relevant and necessary to address the student’s ability to progress in the school environment.
6. Provide feedback to the OT about student progress and supports needed to benefit from special education.
7. Document therapy notes, quarterly and annual progress reports and keeps accurate daily and monthly data according to program policies and procedures.
8. Monitor on-going changes and implementation of tasks which may include appropriate use of orthopedic equipment, adaptive devices designed to maximize student performance and independence in the educational setting. Provide feedback to the OT about the student's response.
9. Plan daily schedule according to assigned caseload.

In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to: Assist OT in developing adaptations or equipment, passing on information and skills to other team members, and applying therapeutic interventions and/or activities and modifying as needed. Participate in educational programs, in-service training, program, direst and other work-related meetings, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Successful completion of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); and successful completion of the required supervised field work.

Experience Requirement

None for Entry Level; One (1) year of work experience for the Full Performance Level as an Occupational Therapy Assistant which involved assisting the OT in the occupational therapy assessment process, providing verbal and written reports of observations of individuals, communicating results to OT and other multi-disciplinary members, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team for planning and programming purposes by developing individual goals and meeting the requirements and/or practice policies of the facility, providing interventions that are consistent with competency levels, modifying interventions upon the approval of the OT, and collecting data and documenting progress.

Certification & License Requirements

1. Applicants must have passed a national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy;
2. Applicants must possess a valid Occupational Therapist Assistant license issued by the State of Hawaii Board of Occupational Therapy at the time of appointment; and
3. Applicant must possess a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s license, Class III.

Substitutions Allowed

The following may be substituted for all of the work experience required:

1. Completion of an all including clinical requirements for a bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy from an educational program approved at the time of graduation by ACOTE and successful completion of the national certification examination for OTs; or
2. In the case of a foreign-trained person, a report from a credential evaluation agency, recognized by the appropriate licensing agency of the State of Hawaii, indication completion of an education program that has been determined to be equivalent to an accredited occupational therapy program in the United States.

Lift/Carry Requirement

This position requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Salary

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment

1. A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
2. A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
3. Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.