Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Wage: Hour Status Non-exempt Reports to: Special Education Director Pay Grade: AE 1 Administrative Support Dept: School Special Education Department Initiated Date: October 12, 2021 District: La Joya ISD

Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD District in implementing a rigorous curriculum and instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose: The Special Education occupational therapist assistants primary responsibility is to provide quality occupational therapy services to assigned individuals under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications: Education:

• Associate degree of Applied Science with a major in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program or related field Certification:
• Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
• Ability to implement occupational therapy treatment programs as specified by occupational therapy plan of care
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responds to requests for services in accordance with school district policies and procedures.
• Assists with data collection and evaluation under the supervision of an OT.
• Assist with instructing teachers, staff, and parents in the use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology programs, or devices and integration of therapy goals into the educational program.
• Develops Individual Education Plan (IEP) under the supervision of an OT.
• Implements and coordinates intervention plan under the supervision of an OT.
• Provides for consultation services that follow a documented routine and accepted procedure under the supervision of an OT.
• Adapts intervention environment, tools, materials, and activities according to the needs of the individual and his or her socio-cultural context under the supervision of an OT.
• Follows policies and procedures required in the Special Education Department.
• Performs continuous quality improvement activities and/or program evaluation in collaboration with an OT.
• Maintains treatment area equipment and supply inventory as required.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload under supervision of an OT.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate student records and patient progress notes.
• Selects, adapts, and implements intervention under the supervision of an OT.
• Modifies treatment approaches to reflect changing needs under the supervision of an OT.
• Formulates discontinuation and follow-up plans under the supervision of an OT.
• Educates others in the area of established service competency under the supervision of an OT.
• Contributes to program planning and development in collaboration with an OT.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written, interpret policy, procedures, and data, maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional prolonged hours
• Regular physical demands of stooping, lifting, and other strenuous demands of job performance (e.g., picking up students, restraining students, etc.)

Environmental Factors:

• Rare exposure to bacteria, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days