Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (160-N)

About the Employer The Redlands Unified School District, as a unifying agent of several unique communities rich in local history, culture, and tradition, is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multi-cultural, democratic society through quality education, high expectations, flexible programs and innovative partnerships. Our students will be empowered with the knowledge and commitment necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world, as they become the leaders of the 21st century. Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of an assigned administrator, assist in providing occupational therapy to students; assist School Occupational Therapists (OT) with assessment, intervention, and treatment to enhance fine and gross motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, sensory processing and modulation, and activities of daily living; and perform other duties and related work as required. View Job Description Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, business, social services, communications, or a related field; master's degree desirable. Experience: Three years of experience supporting in a special education setting at the elementary and secondary level; two years of experience working with school staff to implement program goals, accommodations, and function-based behavioral intervention for special needs students; previous experience in program coordination preferable. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Must possess or obtain Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Certification within one (1) year of hire date (prior to 1-year anniversary) for permanent employees or within six (6) months of hire date (prior to 6-month anniversary) for probationary employees; if driving a vehicle is required in the course of work, the operator must possess a valid and appropriate California driver's license; qualify for insurability with the District's insurance carrier. * Certificate Copy (Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Certification (Completed: BCaBA or a BCBA program) or proof of enrollment) * Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, business, social services, communications, or a related field; master's degree desirable.) * Letter of Introduction * Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 current letters of recommendation - current last two years.)) * Resume Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information The Redlands Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district, and covers admission, participation, and accessibility to any program or activity of the district and selection, advancement, discharge and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, equal program accessibility policies, and the filing of complaint procedures alleging discrimination including sexual harassment, may be directed to the school principal or to the District's Discrimination/Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Rudy Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Compliance, Redlands Unified School District 20 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 307-5300 [email protected]. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/611/jobDescription133810255588254724.pdf