3 certified occupational therapy assistant cota 2 positions Jobs in bridgeport, ct
Bridgeport Public Schools is Hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (2 positions) Near Bridgeport, CT
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
12/8/2023
Location:
BPS
Date Available:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604
JOB OPENING
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedules student therapeutic sessions in collaboration with licensed and certified occupational therapist (OTR/L), teachers, and/or other related service personnel to implement therapy programs focused on achieving educational goals and objectives as outlined in students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Implements therapy programs/plans designed to help students function independently under the direction of an OTR/L.
- Conducts safe, therapeutically appropriate individual and group therapy based on a students' Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Developments and maintains effective communication with all team members (student, family, teachers, and other related service personnel) to represent OT needs and contribute to the development of OT-related services.
- Consults with members of PPT team when making recommendations for treatment, adaptations, modifications, and other supports to educational program based upon clinical judgment and best practice guidelines.
- Maintains appropriate student goals based on data and student progress that are identified as need in the most current evaluations under the direction of supervising OTR/L.
- In collaboration with OTR/L, completes student observations and/or screenings to determine the need for further evaluation and/or appropriate recommendations.
- Completes/contributes to portions of occupational therapy evaluations, as appropriate, within scope of license, as requested by evaluating OTR/L.
- Participates in eligibility determination and IEP/PPT meetings and reports on student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
- Assists classroom staff in tasks including self-care and positioning of students and in the care of splints, adaptive utensils, and self-care aides.
- Submits requests for OT-based equipment needs, as per student treatment plan, to direct supervisor/s.
- Implements home programs and provides instruction for classroom staff, students, and families.
- Maintains current caseload information and accurate treatment data, completes progress summaries, and updates student files in a timely manner.
- Assists OTR/Ls in maintaining compliance of federal, state, and district mandates as it relates to the development and maintenance of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Medicaid billing, treatment plans, and therapy log development.
- Participate in professional learning opportunities to maintain best practice standards and implement pertinent evidence-based research into daily practice.
- Meets with and maintains ongoing communication with supervising OTR/L on a regular basis regarding student needs and OT programing.
- Serves and protects the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) standards.
- Other duties as assigned by OTR/L or department administrator.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Connecticut licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Superior organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong and effective communication and collaboration with all staff, students, parents and community representatives.
- Demonstrate commitment to department "team" concept and the success of the organization.
- Demonstrate consistent and punctual attendance to designated school/therapy sites.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment to maintain consistent schedules and provide all therapeutic services as assigned.
- Ability to meet deadlines as required.
- Ability to travel to service students at more than one school location during the workday.
- Knowledge of Special Education (IEP/504) policies and procedures preferred.
- Knowledge of a public school policies and procedures preferred.
- Computer literate.
This is a 35 hours per week position and follows the school calendar (186 Work Days).
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools web site "Human Resources/Jobs" or access the web site address: https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp
Position will remain open until filled.
"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."
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$63k-77k (estimate)
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