School-Based OT Assistant: Elevate Student Therapy

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide educationally related OT services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role supports students with cognitive, emotional, and physical needs through IEP-governed interventions.

Minimum qualifications include an OTA associate degree and eligibility for Kansas licensure; school-based OT experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (minimum) from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Must have, or be eligible for current OTA license in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Adapts school and classroom environment and tools to improve student functioning and access to activities.
• Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students’ fine motor and development skills for planning.
• Attends IEP and related meetings to share information and best OT practices.
• Consults with therapists, teachers, families to revise goals and plans.
• Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students and staff for IEP goals.
• Maintains files and records to document activities and ensure compliance.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies in proper working condition.
• Prepares written materials documenting activities and progress.
• Presents information to communicate progress and ensure adherence to practices.
• Provides direct OT services to students according to IEP goals.
• Provides training to teachers on adaptive devices and equipment.
• Researches resources and methods for addressing functional goals.
• Transports materials for therapy sessions.
• Troubleshoots problems with assistive devices.
• Performs other duties as assigned; completes Special Education paperwork including IEPs and Medicaid billing.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (minimum)

License eligibility: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts OTA license

Job description

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide educationally related OT services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role supports students with cognitive, emotional, and physical needs through IEP-governed interventions.

Minimum qualifications include an OTA associate degree and eligibility for Kansas licensure; school-based OT experience is helpful but not required.