Find & Apply For Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs in Chetek, Wisconsin

Join the CWASD Team and Make a Difference Every Day! Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District is seeking a caring, collaborative, and student-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our student services team. If you are looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate with outstanding educators and related-service professionals, and see the impact of your work every day, we would love to hear from you!

WHY CWASD?

At Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District, we believe every student deserves the support and opportunity to reach their full potential. Our COTA will be an important member of a collaborative team working to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in the classroom and throughout their school day.

We offer:

Competitive pay of $28-$30 per hour , based on experience 186-day school-year employment calendar Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Health insurance Dental insurance Long-term disability insurance A school-year schedule that provides a strong work-life balance A collaborative professional environment The opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, special education professionals, and occupational therapy staff A position where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on students The COTA will provide occupational therapy services to students under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The position will support students in developing and strengthening the skills necessary to participate successfully in the school environment. We Are Looking For Someone Who...

The ideal candidate will be:

Student-centered and committed to helping every student succeed A strong relationship builder Collaborative and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team Positive, flexible, and solution-oriented Organized and dependable An effective communicator Able to work effectively with students with a wide range of abilities and needs Passionate about helping students become more independent and successful Responsibilities may include: Implementing occupational therapy interventions and activities consistent with student IEPs and established treatment plans Supporting students with fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, and other functional school-related skills Working with students individually and in small groups Collaborating with classroom teachers and special education staff to support student success Helping teachers incorporate occupational therapy strategies into daily classroom activities Adapting materials, activities, and learning environments to meet individual student needs Collecting student data and maintaining appropriate service documentation Participating in IEP meetings and student support team meetings as appropriate Communicating effectively with occupational therapists, teachers, families, and other members of the student support team Maintaining professional knowledge and skills through appropriate professional development

Pay:

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person