Occupational Therapist Assistant (Cota)

Position Summary: Spencer East Brookfield School District wants to add a dynamic, qualified OT-COTA to our Special Education Team. Our supportive special education team is looking for an individual to work with and support students across the district under the supervision of an OTR.Reporting Structure: The COTA reports to the Distircts OTR Qualifications (Required): Valid License/Certification in the areaExperience with students who have diverse behavioral needs Ability to relate /communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, and administrators. Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with special education staff, under the supervision of an OTR, to address the needs of students in the Spencer East Brookfield School District.Provide instructional support and strategies for special education students according to IDEA requirements.Maintain AT resources, collaborate with teachers and OTR on student AT needs, and work with students to integrate the use of AT into the natural routines of the day.Attend IEP meetings/staffing and other meetings as requestedSupport teachers in developing & implementing supportsComplete needed paperwork and job-related functions in a timely mannerSchedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or eventsGather, collate, and/or classify data; generate reports and consider a wide variety of factorsUtilize a variety of job-related equipment and assistive technologyRoutinely attended district and school-based meetings, training, and professional developmentCompliance with existing laws and professional ethicsMaintenance of appropriate continuing education credits, as well as state licensureOther duties as requested by the OTR, Student Service Director Director, or Building PrincipalTravel to more than one work location in the course of the day may be requiredAbility to physically assist students with physical and other disabilitiesMay be required to respond quickly to students, which may require running