Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (2025-2025 School Year)

The Lockhart ISD Mission

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• Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

Provide direct occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's degree in occupational therapy or equivalent

Valid Texas license as an occupational therapy assistant issued by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to implement occupational therapy treatment programs as specified by occupational therapy plan of care

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Experience:

Two months experience in occupational therapy and contact with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Occupational Therapy Services

• Provide occupational therapy services as specified in the occupational therapy plan of care.
• Collect data according to established procedures to assist occupational therapist in screening students as possible candidates for occupational therapy services.
• Assist occupational therapist to revise short-term student goals.
• Assist with instructing teachers, staff, and parents in use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology programs or devices, and integration of therapy goals into the educational program.
• Interact with student regarding student's condition, progress, and/or achievement of goals during each therapy session.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Attend planning meetings and participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Assist with acquisition and maintenance of therapy equipment and supplies.

Clerical

• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required including accurate student records and progress notes.

Compliance

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.