ECSEC Occupational Therapy Assistant

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:

ELKHART COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The 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

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Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sarah 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