Occupational Therapy Assistant for the 25-26 School Year
Occupational Therapy Assistant for the 25-26 School Year
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Job Description
1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar
Location: Albany OR
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
(salary information based on the 2425 FY)
Application process
Applications are available at complete application consists of
- Online Application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three current letters of reference
- Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
- Copy of License
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidates application even if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources atto discuss your application.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Cascade Regional Inclusive Services
Classification: Licensed 190day calendar
Reports to: Cascade Regional Inclusive Services Director
FLSA Status: NonExempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our Occupational Therapy Assistants in the Cascade Regional Inclusive Services program work in tandem with the Occupational Therapists to maximize the impact of the invaluable supports we provide to students. As a member of Cascade Regional Inclusive Services this position is a part of a dynamic team of professionals who support our district staff in Linn Benton and Lincoln Counties. Our OTAs have the opportunity to provide a variety of delivery models across a wide range of ages including communities and home settings. OTAs collaborate with their colleagues on a multidisciplinary approach to services for our most impacted students. This role is surrounded by specialists who support each other in our joint mission to help all students/children access their education in a meaningful and successful way while learning from each other and growing as a professional.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associates degree (AA) with a certificate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent from a twoyear college or technical school.
2. Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board is required.
3. Two or more years of clinical experience in an educational or pediatric setting is preferred.
4. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to antiracists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS OAR IDEA FOIA and CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks timely completion of work assignments ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives find requested data and present in userfriendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines attending meetings and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators students and district staff as directed.
10. Ability to lift carry at least 25 pounds.
11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
12. Ability to lift carry at least 25 pounds as well as ability to sit for extended periods of time in vehicle desk and various sized school furniture.
13. Ability to occasionally bend squat twist climb stairs and sit on the floor.
14. Ability to provide own transportation to school preschools community settings and homes in locations throughout a three county region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or allinclusive list of responsibilities skills or duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time its deemed necessary.
1. Consult and collaborate regularly with supervising OT.
2. Maintain detailed records of treatment observation and progress of each students functioning abilities and use of adaptive equipment.
3. Display knowledge of or is able to research etiology characteristics and prognosis of major handicapping conditions.
4. Display knowledge of normal developmental sequences and learning patterns in the areas of sensory motor and psychosocial and cognitive development.
5. Provide occupational therapy services and interventions in the areas of fine motor sensory processing selfcare and activities of daily living skills (including safe eating and dressing.
6. Attend IFSP IEP and other team meetings to assist the education team in the development of appropriate goals objectives modifications accommodations strategies and behavior plans for identified students on the caseload with the support of supervising OT.
7. Design construct and adapt materials and equipment to effectively meet individual student learning needs as related to positioning handwriting keyboarding feeding sensory supports and communication.
8. Serve as a resource consultant and trainer to provide suggestions trainings and/or equipment for use by students educators and/or families.
9. Assist specialists (OT PT SLP Vision etc. families and school staff with selection procurement and use of relevant assistive technology.
10. Instructs education staff in appropriate body mechanics positioning handling and mobility needs of the student to support educational goals/program with support of supervising OT.
11. Synthesize and integrate clinical educational and interpersonal issues regarding change disabilities grief and loss.
12. Participate in Medicaid billing process for schoolbased services as directed.
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
- Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education Association
- Salary and benefit information shown are based on fulltime employment 1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
- Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD licensed salary schedule will be commensurate with applicants qualifications relevant training and experience
- Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health dental and vision insurance premiums
- Employer paid PERS holidays sick leave and personal days are also provided
- Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
- Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees
- Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pretax
- LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
- Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Carriers offered are:
- Moda
- Kaiser
- Willamette Dental Group
Retirement
- PERS Public Employee Retirement System
- For more information visit:
- LBLESD pays the 6 employee contribution on behalf of each employee
Personal Leave
- Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
- Up to 80 hours
- Sick Leave Bank
- Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
- Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury
Medical Appointment Leave
- Up to 3 hours per month
Professional Development Opportunities
- LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
- First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
- Includes workshops conferences and mentorship programs
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources atfor additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Employment Type
Full Time
