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Form of workPosition Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Association of Child Care Workers, Employment Training Specialists, Non-Certified Teachers, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Physical Therapy Assistants (GRACEN) Rate of Pay: Determined by the collective bargaining agreement Earning Days: Determined by the negotiated calendar GRPS MISSION:Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). The COTA will work with students, while carrying out student goals and instructional objectives a specified in their independent Educational Plans (IEP).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: JOB FUNCTIONS:Assist in providing Occupational Therapy in the following areas:Departmental evaluations on assigned caseload.Instruction of teachers/paraprofessionals/non-certified staff who assist with classroom groups.Writing of instructional objectives for assigned students, to be approved by supervising OTR.Maintenance of records regarding progress on instructional objectives.Writing of clinic reports and other medically related information for assigned caseload, as assigned by supervising OTR.Organizing
