Occupational Therapist Assistant

3 weeks ago


La Grange, Illinois, United States Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing intervention and therapy regarding students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities. The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist to improve student functioning and facilitate student access to curricular and instructional activities.
  • Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students' fine motor, and development skills to determine their deficits and develop recommendations.
  • Attends meetings and workshops to convey and/or receive information, including best practices for school OT delivery.
  • Consults with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, teachers, educational assistants, families, etc. to provide requested information, review/revise students' occupational therapy goals/objectives, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations to implement goals.
  • Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students, teachers, parents, and other involved persons to provide appropriate care to students and/or support the student's IEP plan for use in the classroom.
  • Maintains files and/or records in cooperation with the Occupational Therapist to document activities and/or ensure an up-to-date trail for compliance with various state, federal, and administrative regulations.
  • Maintains treatment equipment and supplies in clean and proper working condition to implement motor/therapy goals.
  • Prepares written materials to document activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
  • Presents information to communicate information, gain feedback, and ensure adherence to established internal controls.
  • Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals to ensure compliance with established practices and procedures.
  • Troubleshoots problems with assistive devices to ensure that equipment is in proper working order and/or provide alternative strategies.
  • Transports a variety of items to ensure the availability of materials required for therapy sessions.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Current and valid license with OT, PT, and AT Board.
  • Prior Experience in a school setting is preferred.
  • Experience assessing and selecting assistive technology in a school setting.
  • Experience in IDEA policy and procedures.
  • Experience implementing appropriate therapy under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Working Conditions

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will work in a school setting, providing occupational therapy services to students. The position requires the ability to work with students who have various cognitive and physical limitations.

Benefits

The Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and approved by the Board of Education. The position is evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education.



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