Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Long Term Sub

Benefits: Fringe benefits as scheduled by the Board of Education.10 Sick Days leave per year, accumulative to seventy (70) days1 Day Personal leave per year, un-accumulative. One (1) additional personal day may be taken and deducted from sick leave.2 Days Bereavement leave per year, un-accumulative. One (1) other bereavement day may be taken and deducted from sick leave.11 paid holidays Must have current Occupational Therapy Assistant license through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Demonstrates competencies for assigned responsibilities and maintains confidentiality of student records and files. Ability to work with students in all grade levels PreK-12.Ability to communicate with and work well with faculty, administrators and supervisors. Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the district's insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle. Desire to continue professional growth. Requires prolonged sitting or standing. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 35 lbs. Conditions Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Requires some travel within the district. Must work indoors and outdoors year round. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Must be able to climb stairs. Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students. Ensure that all activities conform to district and guidelines. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Appropriately operate all classroom equipment. Support the value of an education. Support the philosophy and vision of the school district. Assist in gathering, organizing and reporting assessment data. When competency has been established, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may assess students using objective assessment tools that do not require a therapist's professional judgement or training. Implement and document occupational therapy services under the supervision of the occupational therapist. Consult with, instruct, and monitor school personnel on child specific activities and program modifications to work toward achievement of IEP goals and objectives. Assist the occupational therapist in determining the extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals. Manage equipment, schedules, workspace, therapy files and perform other tasks as needed for efficient functioning of occupational therapy services. Consult with the occupational therapist at regular intervals to review students' programs and progress toward IEP goals and objectives. Promote independence in activities of daily living through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student. Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function. Assist in safeguarding confidential information. Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services, Principal and Occupational Therapist.