Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

LEARN Behavioral • Redwood City, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Hiring for immediate start a part-time or full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is Redwood City, CA! Onsite, full-time or part-time hours available One school site Competitive compensation - W2 Hourly with guaranteed hours Benefit packages that include different plan options that work for you and your family, which includes medical/dental/vision 401k Professional development allowance, licensure reimbursement Relocation Assistance and Referral Bonuses! LEARN Academy/Creative Learning Center ( LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network (thelearnacademy.com) ), is a state-certified, K-12 private day school in California for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurological disorders. Our comprehensive services — available across the South Bay, Peninsula, and San Francisco Bay Area — are designed to meet the unique needs of the whole student. We are a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and behavioral services for autism.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in occupational therapy
• Maintain CA COTA license requirements
• Must be able to assume a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) such as: therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs.
• Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students with Autism is preferred, but not required
• Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Working with behavior management and sensory issues
• Data collection
• Working with students using a positive behavioral approach

Benefits

• Benefit packages that include different plan options that work for you and your family, which includes medical/dental/vision
• 401k
• Professional development allowance, licensure reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance and Referral Bonuses!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level