COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Eden, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Qualifications:
Must possess New York State Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
High School Diploma andAssoicates Degree or above
Experience working with the pediatric population

Reports To: Director of Pupil Personnel Services Administrator in building Certified Occupational Therapist and classroom teacher(s)

Performance and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of handicapping conditions that occur before and after birth and their effects on the sensory motor psychosocial and cognitive development of students with special needs.
Knowledge of current federal and state laws regulations and procedures affecting occupational therapy services in school settings.
Knowledge of the educational system and its critical components.
Knowledge of major theories treatment procedures and research relevant to providing
occupational therapy services for children (infants through 22-year-olds) who have special needs.
Select and administer appropriate assessment instruments and procedures taking into
consideration a students age developmental level handicapping conditions and educational
placement.
Assess the functional performance of students with special needs within the school
environment.
Engage in consensual decision making as part of the IEP process.
Interpret assessment results appropriately and use results to develop occupational therapy
intervention plans.
Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy monitoring and
consultation.
Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with education personnel administrators
parents and community members.
Explain the role of occupational therapy within the school setting to education personnel
administrators parents and community members.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Qualifications: Must possess New York State Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant High School Diploma andAssoicates Degree or above Experience working with the pediatric populationReports To: Director of Pupil Personnel Services Administrator in building Certified Occupational Therapi...