About the role
Starting Pay Range
$30.00 - $35.00 - Hourly
Depending on experience
- Job Description: Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
- Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
- Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
- Consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
- Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
- 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.
- Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
- Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
- Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
- Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students.
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
- Ability to physically move about the building including up/down 2 flights of stairs.
- Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.
- Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to participate if requested in necessary approved behavior management procedures, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.
- Education and Experience: Valid California Licensure as a COTA from the State of California, Department of Professional Regulation.
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.