Occupational Therapy Assistant - Special Education (0.4 FTE/10 month)

BCPS • Towson, MD

53d • $30 - $52

About The Position

To enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from their educational programs by providing appropriate therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of an associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• American Occupation Therapy Association (AOTA) certification required.
• Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant License (OTA/L) required.
• Knowledge of the educational system and the role of occupational therapy for student access.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide services to students with identified needs using a variety of service delivery models as needed.
• Ability to use computers and related equipment including assistive technology.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in screenings and collection of informal data.
• Utilizes evidenced-based and best practices in service delivery.
• Provides training and education for staff and parents/guardians.
• Maintains timely and accurate services documentation tracking student progress and service delivery in alignment with IEPs; ensures documentation for third party billing is complete.
• Participates in consultations with parents, teachers, and staff or in other meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree