Position Type:
Specialized Learning/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
3/25/2022

Location:
Brookside Elementary School

Date Available:
August/2022

2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), as a member of the educational team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with a disability in their least restrictive environment. The occupational therapist assistant implements and coordinates a physical therapy program within the district; providing intervention services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures safety of students
• Maintain student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the district, state and federal policies
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice
• Implement the occupational therapy program within the district
• Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans
• Develop and implement intervention strategies
• Develop occupational therapy management plan for daily classroom routines and train staff in its safe implementation
• Plan for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independent from occupational service when targeted outcomes are achieved
• Evaluate and report on student progress
• Communicate, collaborate, and consult with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals
• Serve as a resource to parent, school team, staff and administration on disabling conditions and their effects on education
• Provide consultation to classroom and special education teachers
• Participate with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification
• Procure, maintain and inventory equipment, materials and supplies
• Seek regular opportunities for professional growth
• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing students with disabilities
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Maintain respect for confidential information, e.g. student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance and positive work ethic
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or designee

Qualifications:

• Criteria as set by State Certification Authorities: Connecticut Occupational Therapist Assistant License

Contract: Unaffiliated
Salary Range: $32,145 - $37,620
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
03.25.2022