Long-Term Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Substitute

INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:*Provide direct services to assist individuals with conditions that are mentally physically developmentally or emotionally disabling so that they may benefit from their basic educational program.*Assist in providing direct occupational therapy services to pre-kindergarten students through age 22 according to individualized Education Plan (IEP) and goals.*Collaborate with District team members to assist with the assessment of infants and young children to determine the nature and extent of motor disabilities.*The COTA also assists the registered Occupational Therapist (OT) in the procurement preparation and maintenance of materials and supplies.*Gather data to assist in the evaluation of the student needs as a basis for treatment planning.*Follow intervention plans including measurable goals and objectives with strategies for meeting them.*Coordinate activities with other members of the instructional team.*Implement intervention plans directly under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.*Monitor students progress and performance documents response for intervention and consults with the Occupational Therapist regarding modification of strategies as indicated to attain goals.*Maintain and assists in the training of students family and staff in the use of adaptive equipment designed to assist students in self-care and academic activities.*Document evaluation results treatment and follow-up submitting these and other required reports in a timely fashion.*Work cooperatively with the Occupational Therapist and classroom personnel in providing services to the student or family.