Adelphi is seeking Occupational Therapist Assistants to provide a powerful learning environment, plans, and deliver purposeful, educational-based occupational therapy for schools in Texas. The ideal candidates should have at least one year experience working in a school setting or experience working with minors. Job Quick Facts:
- Ref#:BD-359-11
- Profession:Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
- Location: Texas: Lower Rio Grande Valley(RGV) area, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Houston, Midland, Odessa, & Tarrant County
- Facility Type: School
- Job Type: Contract
- Shift Schedule: As Per School Calendar
- Start Date: TBD
- Duration: 1 year
- Rate: $40
Requirements:
- Associate degree from an AOTA accredited program
- Minimum one year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification
- Valid Texas COTA license
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing IEPs and ensure knowledgeable implementation of assessment tools
- Identifying students with the presence of fine motor deficits, dysregulation, sensory issues, and/or behavioral deficit
- Determining eligibility for services according to the school's policies and procedures, TEA and licensing boards
- Providing top quality direct or indirect IEP services
- Maintaining and monitor paper and digital tracking logs, ARD logs, and Evaluation logs on a daily basis
- Partnering with OT and/or special education teacher in IEP development or developing IEPs aligned with curriculum
- Assisting special education teacher in progress report completion
- Completing initial (re)evaluations prior to deadline, IEPs, and progress report in Frontline