Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Provide educationally related occupational therapy services to special education students according to the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) to improve educationally related discrepancies associated with fine motor control, visual motor integration, general gross motor control and other educationally related functional abilities of students; monitor student progress, collect data and assist with modifying treatment plans associated with IEP goals.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications 1. Graduation from high school or equivalent. 2. Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program. 3. Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 4. Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Knowledge: 1. Issues related to child development. 2. Educational and developmental needs of children with specific disabilities. 3. Principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy. 4. Functioning of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and special equipment as it applies to occupational therapy services. Abilities: 1. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 2. Organize and prioritize responsibilities. 3. Work independently with appropriate supervision. 4. Perform task analysis of underlying treatment components to address IEP goals. 5. Lift, pull or push objects of 50 to 75 pounds in weight.

Applications accepted on EdJOIN only. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates, Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner. All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email. This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.

Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters or more) Other (License by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) Resume

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of the selection procedures, please notify Betty Vicuna via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.

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