Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Part-Time 2 days per week
East Haddam Public Schools
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA provides occupational therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed and certified Occupational Therapist OTRL. The COTA supports students in achieving educational goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs IEPs.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the OTRL, teachers, and related service personnel to schedule and implement student therapy sessions aligned with IEP goals and educational objectives. • Implement occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising OTRL to support students in developing functional independence within the educational environment. • Provide safe therapeutic and developmentally appropriate individual and group interventions in accordance with students IEPs. • Maintain effective and professional communication with students, families, teachers, and related service providers to support coordinated service delivery and advocate for occupational therapy needs. • Participate in Planning and Placement Team PPT meetings under the direction of the OTRL by contributing recommendations regarding treatment strategies, adaptations, modifications, and supports based on clinical judgment and best practice guidelines. • Collect and maintain accurate student data and documentation, including progress notes and service records, as required by current evaluations and under the supervision of the OTRL. • Engage in ongoing communication and regular supervision meetings with the supervising OTRL regarding student progress, needs, and program implementation. • Adhere to professional standards of practice, district policies and procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including standards set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOT. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising OTRL or department administrator.
We actively welcome diverse applicants. Interested candidates should submit a completed application at http://www.applitrack.com/easthaddamonlineapp.
Questions can be directed to the Board of Educations office at 860-873-5090.
The East Haddam Board of Education seeks employees of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer for all persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical disability.