Temporary Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Special Education

Primary Purpose: Provides direct or consultation services to assigned students within all assigned districts.

Qualifications: Holds a valid Indiana license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent time management, organizational and decision-making skills, effective interpersonal skills and leadership ability, ability to accept supervision and perform responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

*Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist-Registered (OTR)

● Works with the Case Conference Committee within assigned districts to develop, implement and/or evaluate student individual education plans.

● Communicate with the Special Education and General Education teachers to ensure student needs are being met.

● Provide direct one-to-one service to students in need of occupational therapy.

● Provide training/professional development to classroom staff in the area of Occupational Therapy as it relates to student educational needs.

● Adapt materials, curriculum and equipment to meet individual special needs.

● Document all student and teacher contact regarding specific students.

● Respond to requests for services in a timely manner.

● Develop time schedules for approval by the OTR and/or County Director(s).

● Attend in-services and training as required.

● Adhere to all NEISEC policies and procedures.

Location: Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative, Kendallville, IN

**This is a Temporary position**