Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oregon Public Schools
Medford, OR
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant - SOESD - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant (COTA/PTA)

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant - SOESD - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant (COTA/PTA) Category: Special Education Support Staff - Classified The Orthopedic Impairment Program at Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a motivated, compassionate and collaborative Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position is location-based serving primarily K-12 students in the Grants Pass School District. The beauty and many outdoor and cultural opportunities of the area offer an ideal work/life balance. If you are passionate about working with students to improve their access to learning through school-based therapy, are an excellent team player and communicator, and are looking for a work environment that is professional, positive and intrinsically motivating, this job is for you! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant Position Goal: To support the licensed occupational or physical therapist in delivering appropriate school-based therapy services to eligible students under the direct supervision of the licensed therapist. These services may include assessing progress, training and assistance with program development and implementation, data collection, consultation, accessing adaptive materials and attendance at IFSP/IEP meetings Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists occupational/physical therapist with monitoring levels of functioning and progress toward goals. Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the occupational/physical therapist for the purpose of improving student access to learning. Assists the occupational/physical therapist in the development and implementation of therapy programs. Collects and records data on therapy programs. Maintains on-going communication with the occupational/physical therapist regarding student progress, status of therapy equipment and effectiveness of occupational/physical therapy programs. Assists occupational/physical therapist in design, modification, adaptation and procurement of adaptive equipment. Attends required IFSP/IEP meetings as appropriate, completes OI billing documentation, writes progress notes. Manages student behavior during therapy. Makes home visits as necessary. Respects confidential information. Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program. Performs duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the profession. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, education agency representatives and other stakeholders Participate in trainings and professional development. Participate in team meetings, and other committee meetings regarding program activities. Follow established SOESD policies and procedures. Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations (see next page). Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Meets COTA/PTA licensing requirements of the OT/PT Therapy Licensing Boards, State of Oregon. Experience working with children who experience disabilities preferred. An understanding of school-based therapy services and/or experience working in pediatrics preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience, certification and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite. Length of Position: 190 days (academic year) calendar Salary: $24.89/hr - $29.81/hr for the 2023-2024 school year. Supervisor: Program Administrator SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over): Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2003.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees. Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS. 9 paid holidays A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees. Health Insurance: OEBB MODA Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance Monthly premium deducted pre-tax Options: Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting Mercy Flights Membership The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position: 1. Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours/day 2. Sit/Sit on Floor: 1-4 hours/day 3. Drive: 1-4 hours/day 4. Bending: Frequently 5. Squat: Frequently 6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally 7. Single Grasping: Occasionally 8. Pushing: Occasionally 9. Pulling: Occasionally 10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently 11. Repetitive Foot Control: Limited 12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Occasionally 13. Lifting (25-50 lbs): Occasionally 14. Lifting (50-75 lbs): Occasionally 15. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Occasionally 16. Shift Position Quickly: Occasionally 17. Strength/Endurance: Occasionally Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Link to Family and Medical Leave Act: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf