Valid PA COTA License

Must have basic computer skills to utilize both CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs.

Long-term Substitute Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant working at locations as assigned in the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 servicing area. Position beginning approximately early-March 2025 and continuing for 6 - 8 weeks.

Provide school-based occupational therapy services for students in order to facilitate their educational program within the educational environment. Coordinate occupational therapy with school personnel and other appropriate specialists to develop the Individual Education Plan, measurable goals and incorporate specially-designed instruction into IEP's as well as participation in relevant conferences. Develop specific activities toward the implementation of therapy techniques. Establish, collect, and assist with the referral process, review of records, documentation of therapy and screening, evaluations, and report writing. Utilize appropriate therapy techniques in order to manage therapy services as well as adaptation and termination of procedures.

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Your application packet will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by the administrator regarding an interview date and time.

If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will need to have all credentials (3 Clearances, School Personnel Health Record) submitted in order to be recommended to the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors for hire. This will include completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and showing originals of documents you wish to submit to establish employment identity and work authorization. This will be handled through the Recruitment Office.

School Personnel Health Form – READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

This form is not required for you to be an active candidate. Please DO NOT have the form completed unless you are directed by a recommending administrator or the Human Resources Office.

If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will be required to have a pre-employment medical examination – physical and tuberculosis (TB) test. All results (physical and TB) must be recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. No other forms are acceptable. The physical and TB are at your own expense. If the physical is performed by a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Physician must also sign; the TB test may be done by a physician or licensed health care provider. All areas of the physical and TB test must be completed, signed, and properly dated.

Physical and TB results within the last three months of receipt will be accepted if they are recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. Dates of results longer than three months of our receipt will not be accepted.

Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.

EOE