FUNCTION: Provide quality occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist, registered OTR). SCOPE OF ROLE: COTA practitioners advance along a continuum from entry to advanced level according to their experience, education, and practice skills. Development along the continuum depends on the development of competence in providing services. The OTR has the ultimate overall responsibility for providing services (AOTA, 1993). QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB) as a COTA. SUPERVISION: Require general supervision by an OTR. Level of supervision is dependent on competence and experience of COT A. SOME KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responds to request for services in accordance with service agency's policies and procedures Assists OTR with data collection and assessments Assists OTR with development of treatment goals Implements intervention under supervision of OTR Can adapt intervention environment, tools, and materials under supervision of OTR Is part of collaborative health care team Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as needed Maintains records and documentation required by work setting and under the supervision of OTR NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATIONS: Imperial County Office of Education Application Current Resume Verification of Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board Verification of valid California Driver's License Three current (dated within 1 year) letters of reference Fingerprinting will be required Pre-employment Physical