Occupational Therapy Assistant

Essential Functions

• Assisting the occupational therapist in the evaluation and assessment of students' occupational therapy needs
• Implementing intervention plans and goals, as prescribed by the occupational therapist
• Providing one-on-one or small group therapy sessions to students as needed
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other school personnel to support the integration of therapy goals into the student's daily routine and academic activities
• Providing guidance and support to students in areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and other areas as needed
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of student progress and intervention plans
• Participating in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in occupational therapy
• Managing a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student absence, school closure, or therapist absence
• Completing intervention session notes and contributing to progress reports in a timely manner according to school policy
• Assist in the implementation of evaluation/IEP/504 recommendations, as needed
• Maintaining a compliant practice and documentation
• Performing other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an occupational therapy assistant degree from an ACOTE-accredited program and have a valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with individuals with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) (1 year minimum)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Embrace the mission of Rocketship Education
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still evolving
• Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks: maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and compliance deadlines.
• Possession of a valid driver's license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments as you will be required to travel from site to site to work with students and faculty at all sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-age children in school-based practice in California.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

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