Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Odyssey Charter Schools
About the Employer
About Odyssey Charter Schools Odyssey Charter Schools develop active learners who discover their interests and broaden their knowledge in an engaging environment of academic excellence. Through a work model that emphasizes student choice and emotional well-being, students collaborate with peers, teachers and community members. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum promotes social responsibility that impacts the larger community. Community, Inclusivity, Academic Excellence, and Diverse by Design are our core beliefs that undergird the work we do with our students, staff, and community. Odyssey Charter is located in Altadena, CA and serves 460 students in grades Kindergarten to 8th grade; the OCS- South location is also in Altadena, CA and serves 360 students in TK-8th grade
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the overall supervision of the registered Occupational Therapist, to assist in providing occupational therapy services. The COTA carries out individual or group programs or portions thereof as planned by or under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. They assist in administering and scoring routine tests and evaluations to determine clients' daily living skills and capacities; help plan and implement remedial tasks or activities for clients to meet treatment goals; train and assist clients in developing skills, interests, and lifestyles that develop self-sufficiency in overcoming disabilities and encourage independent functioning; assists in providing developmental exercise, multiple sensory stimulation, self-care activities, sensory integrative and perceptual motor experience to restore, reinforce or establish sensory-motor, psychosocial and cognitive function and develop self-sufficiency in overcoming disabilities; observes and reports client response to treatment. The COTA prepares work materials and assists in maintaining treatment areas and equipment in satisfactory operating condition; maintains a safe environment for clients; keeps progress notes and post-treatment data in records; may attend clinics; may prepare reports; and may perform clerical and reception activities related to occupational therapy. Essential Job Functions Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. Provides services under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist. Maintains student occupational therapy records by recording client’s progress for use by the occupational therapist. Communicate and collaborate effectively with other professional personnel Maintain ethical and professional standards of performance Utilize recognized methods in applying occupational therapy techniques Follow direct
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Passion and commitment to working in a diverse school environment and ensuring that students from different backgrounds have the same high quality educational opportunities Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive information Ability to work independently as a part of a grade-level and school-wide team Efficient multi-tasking and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and team building skills Excellent organization skills and consistency in meeting deadlines A strong commitment to ongoing personal learning and growth Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid and TB Assessment Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
To apply for this position, please submit PDF documents containing your letter of intent, a current resume, and list of references. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Qualifications Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Passion and commitment to working in a diverse school environment and ensuring that students from different backgrounds have the same high quality educational opportunities Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive information Ability to work independently as a part of a grade-level and school-wide team Efficient multi-tasking and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and team building skills Excellent organization skills and consistency in meeting deadlines A strong commitment to ongoing personal learning and growth Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid and TB Assessment Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
To apply for this position, please submit PDF documents containing your letter of intent, a current resume, and list of references. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application Deadline
9/27/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/3/2024
Contact
Dr. Carlos Garcia Saldana
626-209-5633
626-209-5633
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
40000 - 60000 Annually
40000 - 60000 Annually
Length of Work Year
188
Employment Type
Full Time