Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Job at New Story School, Brice, OH

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  • New Story School
  • Brice, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at The Learning Spectrum (TLS)
6355 Winchester Blvd Canal Winchester, OH 43110, USA

Join The Learning Spectrum (TLS), where we provide individualized, naturalistic programming for children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. Our programs are tailored to each child's unique needs, focusing on self-management, language, learning, and social skills. Through an ABA approach combined with therapies and education, TLS helps children thrive in settings where they can reach their full potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implement individualized IEP goals and objectives aiming to promote fine motor, perceptual motor, self care, sensory integrative skills, and play activities, as well as neuromuscular function.
  • Implement occupational therapy activities to meet student needs and encourage progress.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the student's multidisciplinary team, other related service professionals, school district personnel, outside service providers, and the student's family to design and implement appropriate services.
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques, including knowledge of student privileges and responsibilities.
  • Complete quarterly progress reports and provide information to parents/guardians and school districts.
WORK SKILLS
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members and other personnel involved in child's educational/behavioral program.
  • Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
  • Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must possess the ability to perform non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal and physical redirection and guidance of potentially physically aggressive students during crisis situations.
  • Must possess the ability to react quickly and be sufficiently mobile to redirect students that could be injurious to themselves or others, i.e. stop a child from running out of a building, physically redirect a child with severe behaviors, etc.
  • Must be able to physically assist with evacuating students during emergency situations.
  • Must earn and maintain full certification(s) in assigned crisis management programs
BENEFITS

Eligible Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401K with 100% vested company contribution
  • Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
New Story School (the parent company) is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about careers and benefits, please visit our website .

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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