School OT Assistant - Student Impact & Professional Growth

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide social-emotional services and collaborate with school staff and families for students needing additional support.

The role involves assessing new students, monitoring therapy programs, educating teachers and parents, and supporting IEP processes in K-8 settings. SESI offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• COTA license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.
• Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.
• Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
• Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.
• Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
• Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings for students’ receiving OT as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

COTA license

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide social-emotional services and collaborate with school staff and families for students needing additional support.

The role involves assessing new students, monitoring therapy programs, educating teachers and parents, and supporting IEP processes in K-8 settings. SESI offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.