COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Assessment Intervention Management•Austin, TX

About The Position

AIM is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (also referred to as an Occupational Therapist Assistant) to support an Occupational Therapist in providing therapy treatments that improve students’ mobility and physical health. The role includes helping students complete exercises and educational treatment plans, recording student progress, and collecting medical and other information related to students’ educational plans. The position involves working with students with disabilities in a school environment, supporting their ability to learn and access the general education curriculum, developing motor skills and independence, and communicating with families and caregivers. The role requires travel to multiple district work locations as assigned and the ability to adapt to varied situations in the school environment.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
License as a COTA in Texas.
Ability to work with students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Strong family engagement and communication.
Daily attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Monitor students’ progress to ensure they are meeting goals in their educational plans.
Encourage students during their educational experience.
Help students improve their ability to learn and access the general education curriculum.
Help students improve their motor skills.
Teach students with disabilities skills that help them become more independent.
Update student records for the Occupational Therapist.
Keep the office, treatment room, and equipment in good order.
Teach students, family members, or other caregivers skills and techniques to support the student’s education program.
Support the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments.
Help students perform exercises or educational treatment plans.
Record student progress and collect medical and other information related to students’ educational plans.