Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

NOTICE OF PROJECTED VACANCY

SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Provides therapeutic activities under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). Assists OTR with implementation of plan to meet stated IEP goals. Documents individual therapy activities daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe students informally in the school and home setting.
• Implement IEP goals under supervision of the OTR.
• Assist with program development.
• Travel as necessary to perform job.
• Assist with ordering supplies/materials.
• Maintain O.T. equipment.
• Develop adaptive equipment under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives with assistance from the OTR.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Participate in IEP and parent conferences, as appropriate.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and needs to be registered, licensed or certified from a state governmental agency or legally recognized professional board or association as an indication of adequate training or recommended by a college or university offering an appropriate training program.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child growth and development principles.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with parents, students and co-workers and school community.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must have essential technology skills, i.e. skilled at using PC computer, laptop, assistive communication devices/technology and other educational technology and software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to organize and follow through on multiple tasks.

DATE POSITION IS OPEN: 2025-2026 School Year

DATE POSTING IS CLOSED: June 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (Internal); Until Filled (External)

SALARY: Step 1 $27.88/hour

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to our website at www.calhounisd.org and click on the Employment tab to complete an online application. Cover letters should be addressed to Jessica Clothier, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068.

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws

A. Non-discrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

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B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District's staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

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II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step 1

A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District's Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.

Step 2

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator's response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3

If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent's response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

The District's Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District's grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator's office.