Teaching Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant
Teaching Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant
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USD 16 - 16
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Job Description
Job Posting Summary
Consistent with the mission of Mercy University the job responsibilities of the faculty in the OTA program focus on teaching and creating a learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of the student population. This will promote the development of qualified practitioners that will address the occupational needs of a changing society.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities- Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct/online teaching services.
- Discuss assigned duties with the assigned instructor to support and coordinate instructional efforts.
- Assist faculty in clarifying and demonstrating the role of the occupational therapy assistant in assessment and intervention tasks within a given practice setting.
- Walk through the syllabus class schedule and assignment instructions and review learning objectives and grading rubrics. Meetings with the course instructor in person or virtual are great but this kind of coordination can also take place via email to make sure resources are available and questions are answered.
- Assist the faculty with their class/lab record keeping take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
- Reinforce the mustdos of online class meeting etiquette (see handout).
- Distribute teaching materials such as handouts workbooks craft materials or instructional resources as instructed by faculty.
- Facilitate student computer access to online exams.
- Reinforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior and participation as per student manual.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills needed for productive classroom discussion respectful interaction with faculty and students modeling development of appropriate therapeutic relationships.
- Facilitate field experience discussions attend all lectures and facilitate student learning activities through handson labs or library resources.
- Instruct and monitor students in the safe use and care of equipment and materials during lab time to prevent injuries and damage.
- Observe students performance and ensure communications between student and faculty relevant to student professional development and progress.
- Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to instructor for review before the presentation.
- Provide review sessions before exams handson practical exams and attendance record keeping.
- Participate in studentfaculty conferences regarding students progress problems or concerns.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- Twoyear experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) a must but preferably.
- One year experience supervising and advising clinical education students not a must but preferred.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in New York State.
- Previous teaching and research experience preferably.
- A GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0 Ability to adapt address problem solve and respond to students enquiries in academic and fieldwork settings.
- Demonstrates ability to respond appropriately in emergencies to make quick decisions in sometimes stressful situations.
- Safely manipulates common tools used for the assessment of areas of performance and performance skills as well as functional mobility equipment splint and adaptive equipment modalities and assistive technology.
- Must be computer literate and have the patience to help students who are new to Webbased learning.
- Uses computers audiovisual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Ability to engage students in the online environment.
- Functions according to the AOTA Code of Ethics (AOTA 2020 and Standards of Practice (AOTA 2020.
- Participates actively in professional organizations maintain currency in professional practice.
Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result employment is limited to the following states: New York New Jersey Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be foundhere.
Employment Type
Full-Time
