Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Tri-County Special Education Association currently has openings for the 24-25 school years both in McLean and Logan counties.  Duties shall be performed consistent with the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act.  TCSEA COTAs work under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists to assist in implementing the therapy treatment program as established by the licensed occupational therapist.  Their primary role is to provide direct services to students, to collect data regarding student performance, and to keep progress notes for review by supervising therapists. Therapy Assistants may also participate in collaborative problem-solving in the buildings they serve and may be asked to assist supervising therapists with program planning, organizing paperwork, providing technical assistance and delivering professional development.  In addition, therapy assistants regularly communicate with teachers and parents about the  activities attempted or completed during therapy and may assist teachers with integrating therapeutic activities into classroom activities.  Therapy services may be provided directly to one student or up to four students at a time, depending upon the nature of the goals and considering the individual needs of students.  TCSEA COTAs receive health insurance, 4 days of continuing education per year, and strong team support including mentorship assigned to each new therapist for one year.