Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Cincinnati Public Schools
Department of Student Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide direct and consultative services for children with disabilities
that impact student learning within the realm of Occupational
Therapy underneath the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Conduct Occupational Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional
standards and procedures.
2) Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the
continuing needs of identified students or those at risk.
3) Develop Individualized Education Programs for identified students, under the supervision of a
licensed Occupational Therapist.
4) Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) members regarding age appropriate
intervention strategies
5) Provide Occupational Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a
collaborative team to address fine motor needs of the student, under the supervision of a licensed
Occupational Therapist.
6) Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student
progress on IEP goals and objectives, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
7) Work collaboratively with supervising occupational therapist, teachers, and parents including
parent/teacher conferences to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues.
8) Provide training to teachers, parents, instructor assistants, and other related service personnel to
ensure their effective contribution to a child’s Individualized Education Program.
9) Collaborate regularly with your supervising Occupational Therapist.
10) Serve on various district, school or Occupational Therapy staff committees as appropriate.
11) Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Valid Ohio Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License issued
by the State of Ohio

Occupational, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board
Valid Certificate from National Board for Certification of

Occupational

Therapists (NBCOT)
Valid Ohio School Occupational Therapy Teacher License

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge and expertise in research based therapy methods.
Knowledge and experience of intervention based service delivery models.

Knowledge of Ohio Academic Content Standards; Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving
Children with Disabilities; Elementary and Secondary Schools Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools;
and Ohio Model Procedures
Knowledge of federal and state legislation
Strong oral and written communication skills