Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 6399 Sped
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TITLE:Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
LOCATION: SPECIAL SERVICES
REPORTS TO:Director of Special Services
DEPARTMENT:Special Services
Hours / Work Times
7.5 Hours Per Day 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
190 Days Per Year
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 06/28/2024.
Position Duration: Permanent
Classification Group:Professional Technicians (PSE) Class VII
**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this positionPSE Large Group Salary Schedule
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:
- Medical dental vision basic longterm disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
- Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.
Employees may be eligible for employeremployee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off including but not limited to sick vacation personal religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionPSE Large Group CBA.
We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here forFingerprinting Services.
Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
STANCE STATEMENT:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Under the supervision of the supervising Certified Occupational Therapist and the Director of Special Services the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will provide occupational therapy to students (serving both regular and special education population) referred for occupational therapy. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will also assist in the planning and implementing of treatment programs including designing managing and maintaining adaptive equipment and management of all student records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the supervising Certified Occupational Therapist working with elementary and secondary students by:
- Providing occupational therapy to referred students in order to achieve established goals and objectives.
- Reporting findings to team members as an aid to the total evaluation and treatment planning.
- Maintaining written records and submitting reports as directed by the supervising Certified Occupational Therapist.
- Assisting in designing and fabricating adaptive equipment as outlined by the motor team staff.
- Maintaining and managing equipment and supplies necessary for the functional operation of the motor team department.
- Attending and participating in regular staff meetings.
- Participating in ongoing continuing education to ensure continued professional competence.
- Adhering to the standards of occupational therapy practice.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:
Vision 66100
Hearing 66100
Speaking 66100
Writing 66100
Standing 3366
Walking 3366
Sitting 3366
Bending 3366
Carrying 3366
Lifting 5070 lbs. 3366
Reaching 3366
Pushing/Pulling (Up to 33
Acceptable Attendance
Driving 66100
MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:
Reading Documents 66100
Verbal Communication 66100
Written Communication 66100
Customer Contact 66100
Confidentiality 66100
Problem Solving 3366
Reasoning 3366
Multiple Concurrent Tasks 66100
Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.
66100 Continuously
3366 Frequently
(Up to 33 Occasionally
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:
Wheelchair splints balls bolsters band saw sewing machine and any other therapeutic equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Successful completion of the certification exam as required by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Washington State COTA license.
- Experience working with children with disabilities such as spina bifida cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy developmental delay etc.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated personal characteristics of flexibility initiative cooperation and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated organizational skills the ability to prioritize tasks and the ability to follow through.
- Must be able to travel from location to location in order to accomplish tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with others as part of a team.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Supports a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
- Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
- Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
- Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
- The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Cale Piland
Director ofStudent Services
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver WA
Telephone:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Cate Winters
Health Services Manager
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver WA
Telephone:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Tracy Thompson
Senior Director Human Resources
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver WA
Telephone:
Employment Type
Part-Time
