Occupational Therapy Assistant -Special Student Services - Tigard Tualatin School District - TEMPORARY - 26/27 School Year

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position implements direct or consultative intervention programs for children with physical disabilities both individually and in small groups, as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Associate Degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program
• Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant license, or the ability to obtain a license prior to start date
• Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance
• Optional additional certifications as determined by the ESD, including current certification as established by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) are encouraged

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Proficient in the use of computers and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
• Confer regularly with Occupational Therapist
• Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities

Essential Functions include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned:

• Collaborate with the school team on providing recommendations/adaptations for fine motor, sensory, oral motor, and activities of daily living in relation to developmental/educational impact.
• Assist students in developing hand skills and fine manipulations of objects.
• Collaborate with the IFSP/IEP team to problem-solve safe feeding tools and adaptations to ensure safe eating.
• Train, educate, and assist children and staff with educational tools such as assistive technology skills to improve writing output, such as computer applications or the use of a keyboard.
• Fabricate and/or adapt materials as needed.
• Provide adaptations or modifications for student clothing management in relation to their developmental/educational goals (shoe tying, jacket management, toileting sequence).
• Provide training to staff on transitions and self-regulation skills to help support student sensory needs.
• Maintain detailed records of treatment, observations, and progress of each student in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist and in accordance with Oregon licensure requirements.
• Complete documents for monthly Medicaid billing.
• Recommend equipment purchases for Regional Inclusive Services loan bank.
• Attend and participate in team meetings when appropriate.
• Work with the equipment center specialist to return defective/damaged equipment to vendors and/or authorized service centers for repair/replacement.
• Attend Individual Education Plan/Individual Family Service Plan meetings, workshops, staff development activities, and other meetings for continued professional growth as directed.
• Assist specialists (OT, PT, SLP, Vision) with the selection of appropriate equipment/devices for use with students.
• Perform other job duties as assigned

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.