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Position Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified

Department: Student Services

Job Code: 148302

Reports To: ESEP Coordinator

Work Schedule: 190 days per year/8 hours per day

Grade/Level: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Ability to facilitate the development of everyday self-care, pre-academic, and pre-vocational activities for eligible students. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands:

Office and Classroom Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Constant Interruptions

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Standing and sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

Minimum of an associate degree or higher

Certified occupation therapist assistant license

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

* Interprets assessment results for teachers, parents, and other personnel under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT)

* Supports the individual education plan for occupational therapy goals and treatment for eligible students, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT)

* Administers occupational therapy in accordance with the treatment plan as stated in the individual education plan and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT)

* Performs on-going evaluation of treatment programs and adapts program as necessary to maximize results under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT)

* Selects and manages adaptive equipment and/or assistive devices for use with upper trunks, arms, and hands, and aids in elimination of architectural barriers under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT)

* Maintains appropriate records and reports

* Lifts, positions, transfers, and performs special duties to meet the needs of moderately intellectually disabled, severely and profoundly intellectually disabled, and orthopedically impaired students

* Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

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