Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond.

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide support to children in grades K-8 in a school environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing caseload and developing a service delivery schedule that aligns to student's IEP's
• Assisting OTR/L to develop session plans that align to student's OT IEP goals, implementing plans and documenting accordingly
• Delivering direct OT services to students both in and out of the classroom setting according to student's IEP
• Assisting with development of therapy services, such as adapting school and classroom environment and learning materials to improve student functioning
• Monitoring student progress towards IEP goals/objectives and communicating with OTR/L and school staff as applicable
• Preparing and presenting information regarding goal acquisition, present levels of performance, goals and recommended services for student's IEP meetings
• Collaborating with teacher and other related service providers for consistency and reinforcement of effective techniques and strategies
• Providing consultation to staff and parents regarding addressing student needs, OT techniques and resources

Requirements include:

• Associate's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (AOTE) certified school
• Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy License
• Ability to travel to multiple school sites

Benefits include:

• Competitive and transparent compensation package with a generous benefits package
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
• Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave