Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associates degree from an accredited associates degree Occupational Therapy Assistant program recognized by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy and completion of all fieldwork requirements.
- Current and valid COTA license issued by the State of New Hampshire.
- Prior experience in a school settingis preferred.
- Experience implementing appropriate therapy under the direction of an OccupationalTherapist.
- Experience assessing and selecting assistive technology in a schoolsetting is preferred.
- Valid drivers license and own transportation.
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.
- Adapts school and classroom environment tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of improving student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities.
- Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students; fine motor and development skills (e.g. oral motor sensory integration motor planning developmental function activities of daily living fine motor function postural tone etc. for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
- Attends meetings and workshops (e.g. IEPs training team meetings conferences meetings with outside agencies etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information including best practices for school OT delivery.
Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is a nonaffiliated position which follows the terms of district policies following the school calendar with 7 hours per day 35 hours per week.
Compensation:$32.00/hr
Benefits:
Full benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents including Anthem Medical insurance Anthem Vision Insurance Delta Dental insurance company funded HSA for select Anthem plans Flexible spending accounts Retirement pension plan Gym Reimbursement Company sponsored life insurance 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan Vision discounts medical incentive rewards employee assistance program and more.
Application Procedure:
The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking online application platform please visit our site: The Manchester School Districts website
Employment Type
Full-Time
