OPS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASST - CERT - 48910965

State of Florida•Saint Augustine, FL

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Physical/Occupational Therapy Department. This is a temporary, part-time OPS position that will provide Occupational Therapy services to students according to the Plan of Care outlined by Occupational Therapists (OT). The position is temporary, starting December 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027.

Requirements

Ability to work within the Therapy department, classrooms and/or the FSDB campus.
Ability to work primarily with students, as well as with other members of the therapy department, teachers, families, and other professionals.
Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
Ability to work and/or attend meetings and other events in various buildings on campus.
Ability to navigate stairs and assist therapy department staff with transporting students either by walking or driving the therapy golf cart.
Ability to transfer to/from various surfaces eg. sit at a desk/table, on low chairs, on the floor or on mats for various amounts of time.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time in a variety of settings.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired in CPR.
Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Valid and current Occupational Therapy Assistant License from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy.
6 months experience as a COTA in a pediatric setting.
Must have a current valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Must have current and valid Occupational Therapy liability insurance.
Required to complete CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) certification as required by FSDB.
Required to complete various training and/or courses mandated by FSDB.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a COTA in school setting is preferred, but not required.
Basic sign language is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).
Assist in supplementing and providing direct and consultative educationally relevant Occupational Therapy (OT) services as designated by OTR in accordance with students’ goals and objectives contained in their Individual Educational Program (IEP).
Assist with assessment, intervention, treatment, and other activities to enhance motor, sensory, self-care and other functional abilities as needed.
Provide OT services to students according to Plans of Care outlined by Occupational Therapists.
Document students’ progress towards meeting established IEP goals and objectives.
Prepare and plan student treatment intervention for daily therapy sessions and document progress.
Prepare and perform administrative duties to include, but not limited to, daily student progress notes, quarterly progress monitoring, email or in-person communication with staff and/or families.
Adapt/modify/amend materials, equipment and/or therapeutic activity to cater to student’s unique needs and abilities.
Attend IEP meetings to discuss progress and proposed goals for students who receive OT services.
Other related duties that arise and/ or are designated by the Occupational Therapists.