Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Position (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Grain Valley School District is accepting applications for the position of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. This person will work directly with the district Occupational Therapists. It will include providing OT services to students and working with the special education teams under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions of the COTA Position Include:

• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving special education program objectives under the guidance of an occupational therapist.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, assists with the development of plans for services.
• Assists the OT to develop IEPs, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of treating students' fine motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs students and staff for the purpose of providing information on medical/behavioral attributes, use of assistive devices and/or offering classroom suggestions to support the students' IEP goals.
• Assists the OT in maintenance of files/records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides direct service for the purpose of developing students' fine and sensory motor skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Job Related area
• MO License for COTA

Location:

Traveling position