Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Non-Exempt
Primary Function
To assist the registered Occupational Therapist in implementing student Occupational Therapy Programs
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development
- Completion of two years of college with major work in education or a related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- A willingness to learn and to work in the Occupational Therapy program
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of therapy procedures and practices
- Ability to cooperate with staff members
- Good physical condition able to engage in the heavy lifting of students
Performance Responsibilities
- Participate in group therapy procedures
- Requisition occupational therapy supplies as needed
- Assists in construction and use of supportive and prosthetic devices
- Help classroom teachers in positioning children for posture both for health and for maximum hand skills usage
- Assists in the training activities of daily living, such as feeding and dressing
- Maintain written therapy program and related records
- Work in individual therapy as assigned by the Occupational Therapist supervisor
- Keep daily attendance records and submit end of moth attendance sheet
- Implement programs for group workshops
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Occupational Therapist
Terms of Employment: Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
Revised: 5/2/1995