A position has been declared open in Weber School District for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). This position is for 8.00 hours per day, 9 months per year.

Applicants shall apply at wsd.tedk12.com/hire. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Special Education Department, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performs the following duties, but not limited to:

• Treat student by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR)
• Monitor a student's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement
• Contribute to meetings and student planning to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patients
• Document student’s progress in appropriate records
• Maintain the therapy areas, equipment, and supply inventory
• Instruct students, their families and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the student's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist
• Document occupational therapy services to guarantee responsibility of service provision
• Implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives
• Providing recommendations for accessibility
• Deliver direct services
• Track progress for the purpose of reporting student progress and documentation of services
• Ensure paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Communicate with parents and school teams regarding needs of student in relation to their educational services under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
• Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs
• Attend required district meetings and events
• Drive to schools throughout the district
• Regular attendance is critical
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

 Qualifications: Education Requirements:

• Must have at least a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant degree
• Must have a valid Utah COTA license
• Recent pediatric or schools-based experience is preferred

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Requires the mobility to reach and bend (neck and back)
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
• Requires mobility to maneuver through classroom and school environments independently
• Requires lifting and carrying of objects of up to 50 pounds, which may be a frequent aspect of the job
• Requires pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds, which is a rare aspect of the job
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)
• Requires independent transportation throughout the Weber School District geographical area