Position Type:
Student Support/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Date Posted:
2/9/2019

Location:
Special Education

Closing Date:
Open until filled

POSITION INFORMATION:

Supervisor: Ms. Kimberly Judge, Director of Special Education
Employment Period: 10 months (200 days)
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary (H-12): $15.97 -- $20.69 / hour
Start Date: August 2019
Closing date: Open until filled

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in assessment of students in conjunction with an occupational therapist.
• Participates in the determination of therapeutic goals and objectives in conjunction with the occupational therapist.
• Participates in triennial and IEP conferences.
• Provides direct service to students.
• Consults with classroom teachers and assistants regarding student specific needs.
• Documents treatment provided through maintenance of written records.
• Participates in in-service training of staff in areas of need.
• Assists in determining students' adaptive equipment needs.
• Attends scheduled therapy meetings and in-services.
• Meets with OTR as required by AOTA.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must hold a current Virginia license to practice as Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience with school-age population, preferred.
• Good organizational, human relations, and communication skills.
• Use of personal vehicle to travel to various locations; valid driver's license is required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. Please upload the following documents:

• Resume (required to be uploaded)
• Copy of license, if received

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-2300
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.