Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PT - 10 hours per week between 8:30-2:30)

JOB SUMMARY

Community Child Guidance Clinic is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based occupational therapy services to students with social, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs within our therapeutic school program. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA will support students in accessing and participating in the educational environment by implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve functional, behavioral, sensory, motor, self-regulation, and daily living skills necessary for school success. This position works collaboratively with teachers, clinicians, related service providers, behavioral staff, and families as part of a multidisciplinary special education team. Experience working in school settings and/or with pediatric populations is strongly preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct school-based occupational therapy services to students in accordance with treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist Implement individualized therapy plans based on IEP goals to improve students' fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination to allow access to educational curriculum. Assist with occupational therapy screenings, observations, data collection, and evaluations within the school environment Support students in improving participation in classroom activities, transitions, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, self-care tasks, and other school-related functional skills Implement therapeutic strategies and interventions within classrooms and other school settings Adapt classroom materials, sensory tools, equipment, and learning environments to support student needs Collaborate regularly with special education teachers, school administration, clinicians, paraprofessionals, and families regarding student progress and support strategies Maintain accurate treatment notes, service documentation, and progress data in accordance with school, state, and federal requirements Assist in maintaining therapy spaces, sensory equipment, and treatment materials Participate in PPT meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and other school-based team collaboration opportunities as appropriate Promote a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and supportive educational environment for all students

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Graduate of a program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or equivalent educational preparation approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health Completion of required supervised fieldwork experience Successful completion of the required certification examination Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with pediatric populations and/or within school-based settings strongly preferred Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional, developmental, or special education needs preferred Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Connecticut licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant required

Pay:

$30.00 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Work Location:

In person