DESCRIPTION: The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible students. The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.

DUTIES:

1. Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
2. Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
3. consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
4. Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
5. Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.
6. Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
7. Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
8. Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
9. Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Illinois Licensure as a COTA from the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation