Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB This is a part time .875 FTE/ 7 hour per day position working on the 10 month classified calendar. the work week is Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 3:30p.The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in the implementation of intervention services under the guidance of a licensed occupational therapist. The occupational therapy assistant works with students identified with having disabilities that interfere with their ability to fully participate in their educational programs, including daily life activities and other school occupations.The COTA works under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist (OT). Using the OT's evaluation results and under their direction, the COTA plans and carries out activities and interventions to meet student/child needs. The COTA consults with the OT and other departmental staff regarding student progress, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The OT defines the level of guidance required in the work environment according to state licensing board standards.Essential Functions: 1. Supports and assists the OT's evaluation of students' abilities through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, observations, data collection, checklists and interviews with family, student, and educational personnel.2. Contributes to the development of individualized occupational therapy (OT) intervention plans. Participates in planning and program development with the instructional team.3. Based on the intervention plan, selects and implements therapeutic interventions to enhance student performance.4. Based on the intervention plan, adapts the process and modifies the environment, including equipment and materials.5. Explains intervention techniques to student and educational personnel.6. Continuously monitors student progress, the effects of intervention techniques, and the need for continuation, modification, or removal of services, and communicates this information to the OT.7. Documents OT intervention services and maintains administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy.8. Contributes information to multi-disciplinary teams.9. Maintains inventory of therapeutic equipment and projects needs for budget planning.10. Manages time well and performs other duties as assigned.11. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.12. Performs other related duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 1. Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community.2. Able to work with and lead students in groups and individual activities.3. Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.4. Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relative strategies and purposeful activities that support intervention goals.5. Skill in effective oral and written communication.6. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes, using office and computer equipment, standard software, and student information system software.7. Able to protect the confidentiality of student information, consistent with Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act requirements.8. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.9. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility: Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215). For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.