Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 12/11/2023Location: Claremont District WideThe Claremont School District is located in the beautiful and picturesque Upper Valley Area of New Hampshire. The Claremont School District is approximately 35 minutes from Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and 30 minutes from all of the concerts and athletic events at Dartmouth College in Hanover. The Connecticut River flows nearby making kayaking and canoeing very convenient after work and on the weekends. Hiking trails are plentiful. Many would say it is a great location to raise a family, renew your sense of wonder and be part of a vibrant community supporting its schools. To learn more about SAU 6 visit: Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Terms of Employment: Full Time Qualifications: Must hold Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure. Experience and other qualifications as specified by the Superintendent/Director of Special Education. It is also anticipated that stress will be associated with this position primarily due to the demands of this position. It is necessary that the individual have the capacity to remain calm, considerate, and tactful under stressful and unanticipated situationsJob Goals: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides services for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction per the District Occupational Therapy Services Plan. Occupational therapy addresses physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, communication, and other areas of performance in various contexts and environments in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2004). The overarching goal of occupational therapy is to support [people's] health and participation in life through engagement in occupations (AOTA, 2008, p. 626). Reports to: Director of Special Education Benefits:
- Health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- district paid basic life insurance
- district paid long term disability
- 403b
- 403b Match
- Pension
Attachment(s):
- COTA Job Description - Google Docs.pdf