Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

SCHEDULE:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Non-Rep Hourly
• Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:
Director of SpEd, and SpEd Supervisor

SALARY: $26/hr - $32/hr DoE

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

• Associate in Applied Science
• Board Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• State of Minnesota license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• At least one year of prior work-related experience
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing students with disabilities in Minnesota Public Schools, and local rules and regulations governing services to students with disabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the daily guidance of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides services to children with special needs in accordance with the IEP plans and OT service requirements. This position implements established treatment plan to improve, develop or restore and maintain a child's active participation in self care, work, leisure, and play in the educational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides direct and indirect service to children according to a written treatment plan developed with a Registered Occupational Therapist. Determine and provides level of service for Occupational Therapy in the Educational Environment for each child.
• Assists with evaluations to determine needs of children for educational services.
  • Evaluates the behavior of children on an individual basis and in the classroom setting.
  • Compiles data associated with evaluations of behavior to assist in determining needs of children.
  • Recommends improvements to the written treatment plan to reflect the child's changing needs.
  • Implements recommendations as they are approved by the Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains records and documentation as required by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates with team members and acts as liaison between school staff and families of children with special needs.
• Determines physical assistance requirements and assistive technology for students and implements changes as necessary.
  • Assesses needs for lifting, transferring and positioning children, equipment and assistive technology for students.
  • Initiates action to adapt environments, tools, materials and activities according to the child's needs.
• Maintains treatment areas, equipment and supply inventories as required by the service plan.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing.

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org