What are the responsibilities and job description for the AU Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (315) - SELPA-AU (Itinerant, County Wide) position at Calaveras County Office Of Education?
AU Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (315) - SELPA-AU (Itinerant, County Wide) at Calaveras County Office Of Education
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209-736-6020
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$26.52 - $47.11 Per Hour
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About the Employer
Become part of our CCOE team in the heart of the California Gold Country – explore the endless possibilities – your path, your purpose… It’s a great place to work, live, and together we will thrive! The Calaveras County Office of Education (“CCOE”) partners with our four local school districts and the community to provide quality education to our county’s 5,270 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. We manage alternative education programs for students at Calaveras River Academy, Mountain Oaks Charter School (an Independent Study program), and Oakendell Community School. We also offer adult education services, and a variety of special education services as the Responsible Local Agency (“RLA”) for the Special Education Local Plan Area (“SELPA”); including, five special education preschool programs and a program for transition-aged young adults (ages 18-22). CCOE is now hiring for a variety of full and part-time positions, whether serving in the classroom or supporting operations outside of the classroom. CCOE offers competitive wages, most with health and retirement benefits. Enjoy evenings, weekends, and holidays off. For additional information, visit www.ccoe.k12.ca.us, contact us via email at hr@ccoe.k12.ca.us, or by phone at 209-736-4662. “The mission of the Calaveras County Office of Education is to provide leadership through quality service to school districts, students, parents and our community with the goal of achieving excellence together.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) and evaluation of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Director or designee, the AU Special Education Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will provide therapy services to special education students, ages 0-22 with disabling conditions in classrooms at various school site locations. The COTA will contribute to developing treatment programs aimed at improving the identified areas of function as they relate to the student’s educational needs. The COTA will perform services in accordance with the IEP goals and objectives. The COTA will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to include teachers, specialists and parents as it relates to the student’s educational needs/services/IEP.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for an interview. To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by:
- Certification (Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) & Licensed with the California Board of Occupational Therapy)
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Required; preferably from former employers or supervisors)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume (A minimum of one year working with individuals with varying disabilities in a school setting and experience in providing sensory integration therapy, preferred.)
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for an interview. To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by:
- Certification (Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) & Licensed with the California Board of Occupational Therapy)
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Required; preferably from former employers or supervisors)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume (A minimum of one year working with individuals with varying disabilities in a school setting and experience in providing sensory integration therapy, preferred.)
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Salary : $27 - $47