School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full Performance) - Windward District Administration

About the role

This position involves assisting the Occupational Therapist in the occupational therapy assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Collects data on performance of independent living skills, behavior, sensorimotor skills, gross/fine motor coordination, case history and interview as directed by the OT.
• Administers standardized tests as assigned by the OT according to program standards.
• Develops treatment programs based on recommended goals made on initial/re-evaluation reports and/or the progress reports.
• Participates in discussions with the OT and/or IEP members on projected goals and objectives.
• Provides interventions that are educationally relevant and necessary to address the student’s ability to progress in the school environment.
• Documents therapy notes, quarterly and annual progress reports and keeps accurate daily and monthly data according to program policies and procedures.
• Maintains and monitors on-going changes and implementation of tasks which may include appropriate use of orthopedic equipment, adaptive devices designed to maximize student performance and independence in the educational setting.
• Provides feedback to the OT about student progress and supports needed to benefit from special education.
• Plans daily schedule according to assigned caseload.
• Assists the OT in developing adaptations or equipment, passing on information and skills to other team members, and applying therapeutic interventions and/or activities and modifying as needed.
• Attends educational programs, in-service training, program, direct and other work-related meetings, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successfully completed an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• One (1) year of work experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant which involved assisting the OT in the occupational therapy assessment process.
• Possession of a valid Occupational Therapist Assistant license issued by the State of Hawaii Board of Occupational Therapy at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s license, Class III.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Successfully completed an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); and successfully completed the required supervised field work.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Performance), HE-10: $6,228.00 per month

Schedule

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