JOB VACANCY: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) Months

LOCATION:  Morehouse Student Services Center
                    1607 Martin Luther King South
                    Bastrop, Louisiana 71220

HOW TO APPLY: Complete MPSB’s Application for Certified Positions online at  https://www.mpsb.us/job-openings. Attach a detailed resume, a copy of your transcript/s, Occupational Therapist Certification/ License, and any relevant document(s) that support any experience or qualifications you may have as an applicant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The applicant shall possess the certification required by the applicable rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Department of Education and/or the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education when the applicant begins to hold the position. Applicant must hold a valid license to practice occupational therapy in Louisiana in compliance with R.S. 37:3001-3014 and administered by the Board of Medical Examiners. (Must have an LOTR/OTR/COTA License)

REPORTS TO:  Pupil Appraisal & Discipline Compliance Coordinator

                        Supervisor for Special Education

EVALUATOR: Pupil Appraisal & Discipline Compliance Coordinator

                      Director for Special Education

JOB GOAL:  To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by providing a full range of pupil appraisal services to students needing such assistance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide the appropriate services to exceptional students according to the multidisciplinary evaluation results and the decision of the IEP committee.
2. Assist in the evaluation of students suspected of being exceptional according to established criteria as stated in Bulletin 1508. 
3. Participate in IEP committee meetings on all students requiring services and maintain an annual review of IEPs on students being served. 
4. Provide needed treatment according to IEP goals. 
5. Obtain orders from the student's physician before providing services. 
6. Participate in special education eligibility determination and IEP meetings
7. Provide necessary in-service training for school personnel and parents on topics and techniques related to the staff member's expertise. 
8. Provide supervision to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the guidelines of the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Morehouse Parish School System. 
9. Follow the approved schedule, as set forth in writing and approved by the appropriate authority, in accordance with established guidelines. 
10. Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including treatment provided, progress notes, attendance, and lesson plans on all students served. 
11. Complete all required evaluation reports within the required timelines and established regulations. 
12. Attend professional meetings and Keep abreast of current trends, techniques, and regulations. 

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the parish Evaluation Plan.