School-Based OT Assistant with $6K Bonus

Aspire Public Schools; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

100% core health benefits coverage

Life insurance/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement plan

Adoption assistance program

Job summary

A public educational institution seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide support and occupational therapy services to special education students. The role involves working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, participating in the IEP process, and assisting with classroom interventions. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited program and ideally possess 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities. A competitive salary, benefits, and a $6000 hiring bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years experience working with children with disabilities ages 4 to 18 in an occupational therapy or educational setting.
• Experience with adaptive equipment and assistive technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and assessing student skills in occupational therapy.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students.
• Participate in consultations with parents and staff on therapy interventions.
• Document therapy services and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Child growth and development

Occupational therapy practice with children

Strategies used in educational settings

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

A public educational institution seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide support and occupational therapy services to special education students. The role involves working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, participating in the IEP process, and assisting with classroom interventions. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited program and ideally possess 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities. A competitive salary, benefits, and a $6000 hiring bonus are offered.