Special Education Occupational Therapy Assistant

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support evaluation and IEP development for students with motor disabilities. You will assist in delivering prescribed OT services and help track progress under supervision in a school setting.

Responsibilities include adapting equipment, collaborating with therapists and teachers, and maintaining therapy materials. This role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and ongoing communication with families and

Qualifications

• Skills, knowledge and abilities include safety practices, use of assessment instruments and basic OT equipment.
• Ability to schedule activities, manage data and communicate with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of OT models, policies, regulations and related software.

Responsibilities

• Adapts equipment for optimal positioning and independence for students.
• Assists in delivering IEP services to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Performs observations of fine motor development and documents findings.
• Collaborates with OT, speech, teachers and staff to plan services.
• Coordinates enrollment forms and transportation to ensure access to services.
• Fabricates adaptive equipment to meet individual student needs.
• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies used in therapy sessions.
• Educates staff, students and parents about district services.
• Prepares activity logs, progress notes and reports for records.
• Transports therapy materials to ensure availability for sessions.
• Assists other personnel to maintain an efficient work environment.

Skills

Safety practices

Assessment tools

Occupational therapy equipment

Office software

Record keeping

Education

Community college, vocational school

Job description

Campbell County School District is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support evaluation and IEP development for students with motor disabilities. You will assist in delivering prescribed OT services and help track progress under supervision in a school setting.

Responsibilities include adapting equipment, collaborating with therapists and teachers, and maintaining therapy materials. This role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and ongoing communication with families and