Description
The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:
Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (C.O.T.A.)
Job Description: The Occupational Therapist assists students with disabilities by implementing the prescribed occupational therapy process.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Conduct screenings and assessments as a part of the Chapter 766 evaluation process.
- Itinerant therapeutic intervention for Special Education students pre-school through high school.
- Serve as a consultant to both Regular and Special Education staff.
- Serve as a consultant to Adapted Physical Education Teachers.
- Participate in in-service training for Regular and Special Education staff.
- Attend evaluation meetings as an active participant, re: writing general and specific objectives for Individual Educational Plans.
- Conduct periodic meetings with parents to foster a better understanding of Occupational Therapy.
- To write reports as required by federal and state agencies, and the Fall River Public Schools.
- Perform other appropriate duties at the direction of the Director of Special Education.
- Confer regularly with Registered Occupational Therapist concerning screenings, evaluations and educational plans.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of course requirements for C.O.T.A. licensing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- C.O.T.A. Certification.
- Two years clinical, pediatric experience with Special Needs students preferred.
The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.
Reports To: Assigned district Occupational Therapist
Supervises: N/A
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract Unit B. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.
Closing date: Until Filled
The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply. |