JOB SUMMARY

The certified occupational therapist assistant provides services to students with exceptional educational needs under the supervision of an occupational therapist.  They follow a service plan developed by the occupational therapist to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students' active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments under state and federal law and regulations, they strive to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students' active participation in self-maintenance, work, and play in educational environments.  They are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their interactions with students and colleagues and ensure that all students receive high-quality services regardless of their backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in data collection and evaluations
• Provides direct service according to a written treatment plan that the occupational therapist develops
• Recommends treatment modifications to the occupational therapist based on students’ needs
• Adapts environments tools, materials, and materials according to students’ needs
• Communicates and interacts with the other team members , school personnel, and families, in collaboration with an occupational therapist
• Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory as the service plan requires
• Maintains records and documentation as the service plan requires
• Participates in policy and procedure development, in collaboration with an occupational therapist

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy or had graduated from a program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association or has completed educational preparation deemed equivalent by the Commissioner of Public Health
• Successfully completed not less than 24 weeks of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or training program approved by the educational institution
• Successfully completed an examination prescribed by the Commissioner
• 2-3 years’ experience in pediatrics and / or school settings

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION 

Licensed by the Public Health Department with a title of Occupational Therapy Assistant