Works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to facilitate the development of fine motor and self help skills for students receiving occupational therapy services
Job Summary
Works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to facilitate the development of fine motor and self help skills for students receiving occupational therapy services.
Provides therapy per IEPs under the direction of the OTR/L, collects data on therapy progress, and completes progress reports according to IEP.
Communicates with school staff regarding students as appropriate and provides occupational therapy services on an interim basis for OTR/L on leave or vacant OTR positions.
Matching Summary
Works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to facilitate the development of fine motor and self help skills for students receiving occupational therapy services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
facilitate fine motor and self help skills
collect data on therapy progress
adjust therapy plan based on data
communicate with school staff
follow district policies and procedures
Nice-to-have
work with diverse groups of people
apply critical thinking skills
manage classroom environment effectively
Key Requirements
Associate’s Degree from an accredited COTA program
Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Two (2) years of clinical or school-based pediatric experience