School-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Northwest Regional Education Service District; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Regional Education Service District seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support evaluation and treatment for children with physical disabilities within the educational system. The role involves assisting the OT, delivering interventions, and helping students gain functional independence in school settings.

The position requires an Oregon OTA license, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel between school sites.

Qualifications

• Must possess Oregon license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for transportation.
• Able to use power tools and equipment to construct adaptive equipment.
• Must know how adaptive equipment is designed, fabricated, and used.
• Able to drive a vehicle from site to site.
• Able to use power tools and equipment, sewing machines, saws, drills, and other woodworking equipment.
• Able to lift children with physical disabilities to and from wheelchairs and support children in occupational therapy activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement intervention programs for children with physical disabilities, both individually and in small groups, as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Observe and evaluate child motor performance; report observations to supervisor and other team members.
• Maintain written records of frequency and duration of child activities and submit progress reports as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Design and fabricate adaptive equipment such as switching devices, splints and feeding equipment.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and records as specified by the supervising therapist.
• Assist in the supervision of occupational therapy student teachers, volunteers, or peer tutors in the public school setting.
• Travel from school to school in Service Center to provide the services described above at various locations.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

OTA license

Driver's license

Power tools

Sewing & woodworking

Adaptive equipment fabrication

Team collaboration

Mobility support

Tools

Power tools

Sewing machines

Woodworking tools

Job description

Northwest Regional Education Service District seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support evaluation and treatment for children with physical disabilities within the educational system. The role involves assisting the OT, delivering interventions, and helping students gain functional independence in school settings.

The position requires an Oregon OTA license, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel between school sites.