Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Director of Special Services
Dept./School: Greenwood ISD
Primary Purpose:
Assist in planning and providing therapy to students with mental physical or emotional disabilities. Providing therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning increase independent functioning and/or adjust to disabilities
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist assistant granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures activities and equipment used in occupational therapy
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One year experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
- Assist in planning and providing direct and consultative services consistent with occupational therapy goals contained in students Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and make recommendations regarding occupational therapy services.
- Assist in designing altering and providing for students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote maximum independence
- Assist in assessing students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
Consultation
4. Present staff development in assigned school as requested. Conduct one-on-one consultation with teachers parents and others to assist with selection and use of adaptive equipment and material that will enhance student learning
Student Management
5. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level interests and needs of the student.
6. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
7. Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students according to district procedures
8. Assist in the development and coordination of a continuing evaluation of the occupational therapy program and implement changes based on the findings
Administration
9. Assist in compiling maintaining and filing all reports records and other documents required.
10. Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy. 11. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting non ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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Greenwood Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources. In accordance with Title IX the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator Superintendent Elliott 2700 FM 1379 Midland TX 79706 to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or both.
Employment Type
Full-Time
