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Form of workTitle: Staff Assistant XI
Classification Title: Special Education Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Calendar: C, 180 Days
ESP Salary Schedule: Range 120, Step 1
Hours: 8/Day, 40/Week
Location: Education Service Center
General Purpose
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will provide therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible students. The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The environment for this position is dynamic and requires adaptability and sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Candidates must be able to resolve problems and create solutions. May require physical lifting and positioning of students from 30 - 80 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, and physically move around the buildings.
Classification Title: Special Education Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Calendar: C, 180 Days
ESP Salary Schedule: Range 120, Step 1
Hours: 8/Day, 40/Week
Location: Education Service Center
General Purpose
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will provide therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible students. The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance
- Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives
- Actively collaborate with teachers and teams in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs
- Assist occupational therapists in determining the extent to which goals and objectives are being met
- Collect and maintain data on individual student goals
- Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis
- Document data into the Individual education Plan (IEP) through the use of district information technology systems
- Maintain progress monitoring systems
- Complete Medicaid documentation
- Read and respond to emails in a professional manner
- Prepare and submit reports and presentations as required
- Actively maintain or improve the external and internal image of the District and its schools
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree
- Valid Utah Licensure as a COTA
- Must have passed the NBCOT exam
- Experience working with students with special needs is preferred
- Must have excellent communication skills in both speaking and writing
- Must have experience using computers for data entry, report creation, and data analysis
- The job requires the regular use of a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The environment for this position is dynamic and requires adaptability and sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Candidates must be able to resolve problems and create solutions. May require physical lifting and positioning of students from 30 - 80 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, and physically move around the buildings.
