Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Cincinnati Public Schools Department of Student Services

Position Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Reports To: Building Administrator

General Function: Provide direct and consultative services for children with disabilities that impact student learning within the realm of Occupational Therapy underneath the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct Occupational Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the continuing needs of identified students or those at risk.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs for identified students, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) members regarding age appropriate intervention strategies.
• Provide Occupational Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a collaborative team to address fine motor needs of the student, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student progress on IEP goals and objectives, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Work collaboratively with supervising occupational therapist, teachers, and parents including parent/teacher conferences to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues.
• Provide training to teachers, parents, instructor assistants, and other related service personnel to ensure their effective contribution to a child's Individualized Education Program.
• Collaborate regularly with your supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Serve on various district, school or Occupational Therapy staff committees as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License issued by the State of Ohio
• Valid Certificate from National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)
• Valid Ohio School Occupational Therapy Teacher License

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge and expertise in research based therapy methods. Knowledge and experience of intervention based service delivery models.

Knowledge of Ohio Academic Content Standards; Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities; Elementary and Secondary Schools Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools; and Ohio Model Procedures Knowledge of federal and state legislation Strong oral and written communication skills