What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Garvey School District?
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Garvey School District
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8/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
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$4255.13 - $5432.77 Monthly
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Definition: Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist and/or the Director of Student Support Services, the incumbent will participate as a member of the education team to treat disabled students and report on the student’s progress in attaining goals and objectives. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant may, with prior approval, adjust specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in student status. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within the framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class performs a variety of activities essential to student performance in sensory processing, organization and integration motor planning and coordination, fine motor abilities and self-help judgment. This job class requires that employees meet national and state practice codes and standards as well as professional training and certification requirements.
REQUIREMENTS • Graduation from an approved program for occupational therapy assistants. • Experience in a public school setting preferred • Two years experience as a certified occupational therapist assistant preferred. • Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is required within six months of appointment • A valid First Aid and CPR Certification • A valid California Class C driver’s license, a good driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy. Highly Desirable: Bilingual in English and in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Spanish.
Requirements / Qualifications
Definition: Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist and/or the Director of Student Support Services, the incumbent will participate as a member of the education team to treat disabled students and report on the student’s progress in attaining goals and objectives. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant may, with prior approval, adjust specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in student status. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within the framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class performs a variety of activities essential to student performance in sensory processing, organization and integration motor planning and coordination, fine motor abilities and self-help judgment. This job class requires that employees meet national and state practice codes and standards as well as professional training and certification requirements.
REQUIREMENTS • Graduation from an approved program for occupational therapy assistants. • Experience in a public school setting preferred • Two years experience as a certified occupational therapist assistant preferred. • Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is required within six months of appointment • A valid First Aid and CPR Certification • A valid California Class C driver’s license, a good driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy. Highly Desirable: Bilingual in English and in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Spanish.
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