Asst 8 / COTA: Provo City School District |
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The job of Asst 8 / COTA is done for the purpose/s of assisting District Occupational therapists with the assessment of students' functional development level, providing appropriate services to meet individual student goals, and providing recommendations for program development and student placement. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. This job reports to Occupational Therapists or designees. Must be licensed in the state of Utah. This is a 29-hour/week position. This job will begin upon hiring. |
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Essential Functions: Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of providing quality educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall school community. Collects and maintains student performance data for the purpose of documenting student progress. Implementing appropriate therapeutic activities and training/instruction to teachers, parents, and other service providers (e.g., positioning, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students and supporting the IEP plan. Maintains files, records, and contact logs (e.g., progress reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting services and communication in accordance with the student's IEP. Meets with other teams for the purpose of supporting personnel and instructional assistants. Monitors and complies with all legal requirements for the purpose of supporting all federal, state, and PCSD policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring legally compliant, appropriate, and effective itinerant services to students with disabilities. Provides training for the purpose of professional development of other educational staff, community, and family members. Provides maintains and delivers appropriate adaptive equipment for the purpose of supporting student learning. Supports the occupational therapists for the purpose of conducting appropriate assessments, reviewing data, obtaining parental consent, and informing parents of procedural safeguards for students with disabilities. Troubleshoot problems for the purpose of identifying materials, access to curriculum, and alternative strategies to support student learning. Uses effective behavioral interventions for the purpose of supporting student learning. Uses PCSD-approved standardized assessments and dynamic assessments in both formal and informal procedures for the purpose of making decisions based on assessment. Writes effectively for the purpose of creating compliant IEPs and other reports. |
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Submit application Pass background check/fingerprinting Provide college transcripts Must be licensed in the state of Utah. This position will remain open until filled. |
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