Location: Independence,OH, USA
School Based Certified Occupational Therapist Aide (COTA): Mentor Public School
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE from approximately late January-March, 2025
COTA assignment
Location: Mentor Schools
Overview: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (s) position to serve preschool-school aged students in Mentor Public Schools
Essential Job Functions
Assist Occupational Therapist with assessments for evaluations, provide direct and consult therapies under guidance from OT, collect benchmark data for student progress
* Responds to requests for consultation on students or consults on specific program needs..
* Provide informal data to OT to support present level of function and an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) with goals and objectives in conjunction with the IEP team.
* Implement service delivery to assigned students based on the goals, objectives, frequency/ duration, and placement as determined by the IEP team, under guidance supervision of OT
* Exhibits knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student's educational needs.
* Maintain oral and written communication with educational personnel, parents and Therapy Services coordinator.
* Work cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed, including adaptation strategies
Minimum Qualifications
* Experience working with pre-school and school age students.
* Associate - Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy
* Must be licensed as an COTA in the State of Ohio
* Must be well-versed in applicable state and federal law
* Collaborative, constructive team building skills
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
* Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and use sound judgment in all aspects of the job
Preferred Qualifications
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in suburban/urban setting
* Ohio Department of Education License