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TrulyHired 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:
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
Additional Information Necessary To Clarify Job Duties
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
Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess valid board certification as a OTA in the state of Indiana
QUALIFICATIONS: Assistants will be employed based on the following qualifications and criteria. The applicant must:
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
HOURS: School year - 184 days per year; 40 hours per week; 7:30am to 3:30pm 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
For Questions Regarding This Position Please ContactSarah Hickle 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