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Howard County Public School System
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Location: Ellicott City, MD
I. FUNCTIONS
Working under the general supervision of the assigned school administrator, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the supervising registered occupational therapist (OTR), and works closely with all members of the Special Education Team in order to implement services for students with disabilities.
II. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Implement age-appropriate treatment activities based on the OTR's assessment and with the supervision of an OTR
- Assist the OTR with gathering appropriate data for assessments
- Complete documentation requirements and correspondence with team members
- Support and interact with the supervising OTR and team members
- Use available space and resources to deliver skilled occupational therapy (OT) services
- Understand special education and general education teacher/student interactions in order to foster instruction in the least restrictive environment (LRE)
- Use knowledge of positioning and handling techniques in order to foster student independence and LRE instruction
- Support team members and family members as needed to foster student independence and LRE instruction
- Encourage family involvement and family advocacy
- Comply and act in accordance with the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy professional ethical standards in the provision of skilled OT services.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate of Science Occupational Therapy Assistant degree.
- Possess current Maryland State Licensure from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for Initial NBCOT certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws that pertain to the provision of OT services within the school setting.
- Demonstrated evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate with peers, central office staff, school personnel, MSDE staff, federal auditors and the community.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of strong clinical reasoning skills.
IV. SALARY
This is a 10-month position, Grade 21 on the Central Office Technical Salary Scale. The current salary range for this position is $31,224 - $63,947. Salary placement will be in conjunction with the salary procedures of The Howard County Public School System.
V. Application:
Outside candidates must submit a completed application form, letter of interest, resume, copies of all transcripts, and three completed reference forms (these forms are included in the application).
Current employees must submit a letter of interest, a resume and two references. Reference forms are available from the Office of Human Resources, 410-313-6612.
Director of Human Resources
The Howard County Public School System
10910 Route 108
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042.
VI. Relevant Information:
Only applicants who submit all of the requested information will be considered for this position. There will be a pre-screening of the applicant credentials before inviting candidates for an interview. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education, which most closely match the position qualifications and system needs. Questions regarding this position and the application process may be directed to Ann Fersht at 410-313-6612 in the Office of Human Resources.
Call 410-313-6643 for current position vacancies and closing dates.
For further information or an application you may call 410-313-6693.
Note: In addition to submitting an application, a vacancy interest form must be completed for each school location.
Director of Human Resources
Howard County Public School System
10910 Route 108
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Equal Opportunity Employer
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