Occupational Therapist Asst Ce (Cota)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Purpose Statement

The job of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is done for the purpose/s of assisting a licensed Occupational Therapist in helping students gain functional independence so that they can more completely benefit from the educational environment.

Essential Functions

Assists students in gaining functional independence for the purpose of enabling them to more completely benefit from the educational environment.

Assists other personnel as assigned by the Assistant Director of SPED or Licensed Occupational Therapist for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Attends meetings workshops and conferences for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to job functions.

Collaborates with teachers for the purpose of developing plans and/or modifying curriculum to meet the academic needs of the student.

Communicates with students parent/guardians staff and community for the purpose of facilitating communication between/among involved parties.

Develop an awareness of changes in OT (e.g. innovative ideas techniques practices etc.) for the purpose of supporting and/or changing current method(s).

Facilitates effective occupational therapy interventions for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving the students academic and life skill success through specially developed OT student IEPs.

Maintains written materials for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.

Monitors individual students (e.g. collect observational data etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance in preparation of progress reports/evaluations and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor. for the purpose of

Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.

Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents teachers staff etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel.

Support newly identified OT students for the purpose of of complying with directives in their IEP.

Supports training for applicable staff on specific accommodations for students (e.g. devices grips motor- writing strategies etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate services as documented by the IEP.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws; and stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; displaying patience and self control; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 30% walking and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Targeted job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: An Associates Degree with a COTA degree from an accredited program recognized by Kansas Board of Healing Arts.

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

COTA degree from an accredited program recognized

by Kansas Board of Healing ArtsCOTACurrent

Kansas License

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Kansas Department of Children and Families

Physical and Tuberculosis Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 7/16/2024 22

Required Experience:

IC