SCHOOL DISTRICT 170
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
TITLE: Occupational Therapy Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed with the State of Illinois Department of Registration and Education.
JOB SUMMARY: To implement therapy programs, as directed by the Occupational Therapist to district students.
REPORTS TO: Principal(s), Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Special Services, and other administrative personnel.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers’ Contract.
Responsibilities
- Consult with Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Special Services and Principals and the Lead Occupational Therapist.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in conducting evaluations.
- Carry out specific programs for individual students as recommended by the Occupational Therapist.
- Inform educational personnel of treatment plan and goals to ensure carry-over in the classroom.
- Keep appropriate records of students' progress.
- Ability to physically manage students weighing from approximately 50 to 150 pounds, assistance when needed.
- Assist direct administrative staff with compiling, purchasing and setting up equipment for O.T./P.T. room.
- Lift and relocate children/equipment as needed.
- Assist with self-help and self-care skills.
- Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with board policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Special Services.
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