School Occupational Therapy Assistant at Stride, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description





Required Certificates and Licenses: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of Indiana. May consider residents of surrounding states (MI, OH, KY, or IL)



The remote School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students identified as qualifying for special education services according to the students' Individualized Educational Program (IEP) under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.


K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.


Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!


The mission of Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!



This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions, aligning interventions with students' identified needs within their Individualized Education Program (IEP);
  
  

• Assesses students' abilities and performance in activities in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement;
  
  

• Contributes to the evaluation process and assists in developing goals under the direction of an OT
  
  

• Collaborates on the methods and strategies needed to address student needs for educationally based therapy services;
  
  

• Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members in implementing therapy services;
  
  

• Instructs teachers and learning coaches on occupational therapy techniques;
  
  

• Documents findings, actions taken, recommendations made regarding areas of services and maintains records as required by law, policy, administrative regulations and the department;
  
  

• Monitors and tracks student progress by collecting data during therapy sessions;
  
  

• Schedules and administers occupational therapy programs for students with physical limitations, orthopedic impairments and/or other impairments for the purpose of meeting their educational needs in accordance with the IEP goals and objectives.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.



MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• Completed an Occupational Therapy Assistant program AND
  
  

• Hold a valid Indiana license as an OTA
  
  

• Three (3) years of Occupational Therapy work experience OR
  
  

• Equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

• Ability to clear background check requirements
  
  

Certificates and Licenses: Occupational therapy assistant license


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OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly knowledgeable about Article 7 Guidelines and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements
  
  

• Thorough knowledge and skill in administering occupational therapy assessments as able under the supervision of the licensed Occupational Therapist
  
  


• Thorough knowledge and skill in providing occupational therapy services
  
  


• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver occupational therapy services to children
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Computer Software: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Web proficiency.
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Ability to travel 25% of time for meetings, professional development, etc.
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Ability to pass background check requirements
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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  • Experience in a school setting
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
  : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • This is a home-based position
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  

Job Type

Regular



The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.



Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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