The job of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is done for the purpose/s of assisting students and staff with feeding, lavatory care, positioning, room access, mobility etc. under the direction of an Occupational Therapist; communicating with Occupational and Physical Therapists; developing and recommending the purchase of low incidence equipment and/or other assistive technology; training staff in the use of materials and equipment; and providing direct occupational therapy services to eligible students within the district. 

Essential Functions

• Assesses/screens students' fine motor and development skills under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist, e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.
• Assists Occupational Therapist
• Attends meetings and appointments, e.g. faculty/staff, IEP's, California Children's Services clinic, etc.
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals, e.g. IEP development for student growth, etc.
• Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students, teachers, parents and other involved persons, e.g. positioning, adjusting special equipment, etc.
• Participates in meetings, processes, etc.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials, e.g. progress reports, student acitvities, correspondence, IEP's, etc.
• Presents information, e.g. student performance data, and clinical feedback, etc.
• Provides direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP goals
• Researches resources and methods, e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc

Qualifications

• Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related areas.
• COTA Certification
• AZ State Board of OT Examiners
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Pre-employment Proficiency Test
• Criminal Justice/fingerprint clearance
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English