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ECSEC Occupational Therapy Assistant
$73k-87k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
3 Weeks Ago
Goshen Community Schools is Hiring an ECSEC Occupational Therapy Assistant Near Goshen, IN
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:
ELKHART COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVEOccupational Therapy AssistantThe Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC) is made up of the Baugo, Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wa-Nee Community Schools in North Central Indiana located 30 minutes from the University of Notre Dame. Administrative offices are located at 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526.POSITION PURPOSE: The Occupational Therapist’s Assistant (OTA) will be a member of the transdisciplinary team of individuals serving students in the instructional program. The role of the OTA is to work under the supervision/direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT) and to assist in the implementation of occupational therapy procedures and instructional activities in the educational environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The duties assigned to the assistant will include but not be limited to:
SALARY: Rate is dependent upon education and experience. (Schedule #25-3)
BENEFITS: Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at http://www.goshenschools.org/hr
APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please Attach The Following To Your Application
Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative
1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-3151
shickle@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled
ELKHART COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVEOccupational Therapy AssistantThe Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC) is made up of the Baugo, Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wa-Nee Community Schools in North Central Indiana located 30 minutes from the University of Notre Dame. Administrative offices are located at 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526.POSITION PURPOSE: The Occupational Therapist’s Assistant (OTA) will be a member of the transdisciplinary team of individuals serving students in the instructional program. The role of the OTA is to work under the supervision/direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT) and to assist in the implementation of occupational therapy procedures and instructional activities in the educational environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The duties assigned to the assistant will include but not be limited to:
- Facilitating motor development of assigned students through occupational therapy procedures
- Facilitating activities/skill practice developed by the supervising OT in accordance with the IEP
- Provide occupational therapy intervention in school and community settings
- Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding the students
- Collect and summarize student progress data as directed by the supervising OT
- Provide general supervision to students under the direction of the supervising OT
- Communicate programmatic information to the supervising OT and classroom teacher
- Display flexibility to adapt to changing development of the students
- Know and implement emergency procedures
- Manage student records relevant to occupational therapy
- Construct adaptations and equipment modifications to maximize student performance
- Input Medicaid data as appropriate for billing purposes in conjunction with supervising OT
- OTA being employed will receive in-service training on the following issues:
- The role of OTA to the therapist and teachers
- Characteristics of the exceptionalities of the identified students
- Confidentiality
- Implementing therapeutic and instructional activities
- LRE/current local changes (i.e. collaboration, inclusion)
- Student motivation, behavior modification
- Communication and time management
- OTA will be evaluated annually
- Must be able to drive and provide one’s own transportation between sites
- Other duties as assigned
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess valid board certification as a OTA in the state of Indiana
- Possess an ability to follow direction
- Possess an ability to adapt and be flexible to formats within the educational procedure (community-based instruction and inclusive teaching models)
- Be prompt and assertive
- Demonstrate an ability to organize
- Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with administration and staff
- Demonstrate a willingness to improve
- Be able to perform job duties in compliance with the Indiana OT Laws and Regulations
- Be able to accept constructive criticism
- Be able to establish rapport with staff, children and parents; ability to maintain discipline
- Possess tact, courtesy, and good judgment
- Dress appropriately in accordance with building policies/expectations
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Be in good occupational health
- Wear footwear the provides protection and support in the event a staff member may need to move quickly; i.e.: no open toe shoes
- Demonstrate computer skills including keeping student records, inventory, and data entry
SALARY: Rate is dependent upon education and experience. (Schedule #25-3)
BENEFITS: Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at http://www.goshenschools.org/hr
APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please Attach The Following To Your Application
- Letter of interest
- Up-to-date resume
Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative
1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-3151
shickle@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$73k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/13/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/09/2024
WEBSITE
www.goshenschools.org
HEADQUARTERS
Goshen, Indiana
SIZE
500 - 1,000
CEO
James Hagen
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About Goshen Community Schools
At GCS, we serve more than 6,200 students and are recognized for our ability to bridge school and community. The academic, extracurricular, and cultural diversity of our schools provides students with options and experiences not available elsewhere. With excellent programs such as High Ability, English as a New Language (ENL) and the Special Education Cooperative, GCS is able to meet the needs of all students. Located in northern Indiana, our proximity to Chicago and Indianapolis offers metropolitan amenities within a smaller community environment.
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