Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (160-N)

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The Redlands Unified School District, as a unifying agent of several unique communities rich in local history, culture, and tradition, is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multi-cultural, democratic society through quality education, high expectations, flexible programs and innovative partnerships. Our students will be empowered with the knowledge and commitment necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world, as they become the leaders of the 21st century.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision and direction of an assigned administrator, assist in providing occupational therapy to students; assist School Occupational Therapists (OT) with assessment, intervention, and treatment to enhance fine and gross motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, sensory processing and modulation, and activities of daily living; and perform other duties and related work as required.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education: Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university with an educational program approved by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) and accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATION Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License from CBOT or valid certification issued by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Possession of a valid California driver's license; qualify for insurability with the District's insurance carrier. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Experience: One year of experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans; experience working or volunteering in a school or related organization activity.

• Certificate Copy (Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License from CBOT or valid certification issued by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).)
• Copy of Transcript (Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university with an educational program approved by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) and accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 current letters of recommendation - current last two years.))
• Resume

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The Redlands Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district, and covers admission, participation, and accessibility to any program or activity of the district and selection, advancement, discharge and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, equal program accessibility policies, and the filing of complaint procedures alleging discrimination including sexual harassment, may be directed to the school principal or to the District's Discrimination/Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Rudy Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Compliance, Redlands Unified School District 20 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA 9237... ....

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