Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Adelanto Elementary School District
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent., • Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. • Experience with students K through 8. • One year successful full-time experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Verifiable, supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted for the work experience on an equal time basis. • Experience working in a variety of settings, including clinic, school, or County Office of Education, and home. • Experience working as a member of a Trans disciplinary/multi-disciplinary team. • Experience working collaboratively with families, and in training others in the appropriate implementation of education programs related to development of motor skills is desirable. • Demonstrated experience utilizing pediatric sensory-integration techniques is desirable. • Experience working with special needs children is desirable. Licenses/Certificates/Training/Other Requirement: • Valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. • Certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy • Possession of or willingness and ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and Universal Precautions • Successfully pass fingerprints, health (TB), drug and alcohol screening testing, physical examination and/or other employment clearance. Required Documents: • Letter of Introduction • Resume • Three Letters of Recommendation (signed by hand and dated within 1 year) • College Transcripts - must include date highest degree conferred Our District requires a complete application, and that all materials to be considered as part of your application packet be submitted on-line with your application. Please do not fax, e-mail, or mail any required documents as they will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Notifications will be sent via the e-mail provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail regularly after the closing date for the status of their application. The district is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to regularly check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, and actual or perceived sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. BP4030
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent., • Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. • Experience with students K through 8. • One year successful full-time experience implementing occupational therapy intervention plans. Verifiable, supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted for the work experience on an equal time basis. • Experience working in a variety of settings, including clinic, school, or County Office of Education, and home. • Experience working as a member of a Trans disciplinary/multi-disciplinary team. • Experience working collaboratively with families, and in training others in the appropriate implementation of education programs related to development of motor skills is desirable. • Demonstrated experience utilizing pediatric sensory-integration techniques is desirable. • Experience working with special needs children is desirable. Licenses/Certificates/Training/Other Requirement: • Valid certificate by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. • Certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy • Possession of or willingness and ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and Universal Precautions • Successfully pass fingerprints, health (TB), drug and alcohol screening testing, physical examination and/or other employment clearance. Required Documents: • Letter of Introduction • Resume • Three Letters of Recommendation (signed by hand and dated within 1 year) • College Transcripts - must include date highest degree conferred Our District requires a complete application, and that all materials to be considered as part of your application packet be submitted on-line with your application. Please do not fax, e-mail, or mail any required documents as they will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Notifications will be sent via the e-mail provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail regularly after the closing date for the status of their application. The district is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to regularly check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, and actual or perceived sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. BP4030