SPECIAL EDUCATION

NAVASOTA ISD
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Navasota ISD does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Es norma de el distrito escolar de Navasota ISD no discriminar por motives de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo or impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, segun enmienda; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas en la Educacion, de 1972, y la Seccion 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973 segun enmienda.

Job Title	Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Exemption Status/Test
Reports to	Director of Special Education Pay Grade
Dept./School	Special Education

Primary Purpose:
To provide occupational therapy to district students in fine motor skills, sensory/perceptual motor
skills, and self-care skills to insure that the students are able to benefit from the special education
program
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Valid Texas license as an occupational therapy assistant issued by the Texas Board of Occupational
Therapy Examiners

Special Knowledge/Skills:
* Ability to implement occupational therapy treatment programs as specified by occupational
therapy plan of care
* Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Experience:
At least one-year experience as an COTA
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Implement student occupational therapy goals and objectives under the supervision of a Licensed
Occupational Therapist
2. Consult with the Licensed Occupational Therapist on specific student treatment plans, goals, and
objectives
3. Provide assistance to the classroom teacher on accommodations for special needs of students in the
school setting
4. Comply with the rules and regulations of the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
5. Abide by the Code of Ethics of the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners 6. Comply with campus rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
7. Consult with educational staff regarding the use of specialized equipment and materials
8. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with
students
9. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents
10. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments
11. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
12. Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
13. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
14. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district
employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
15. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
16. Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) as required
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment,
desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer
terminal possible; occasional district-wide travel; occasional state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and
irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus;
may be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical
restraint; assist non-ambulatory students.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

NAVASOTA ISD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
Navasota ISD does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, or national origin in its educational
programs, activities, or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Es norma de el distrito escolar de Navasota ISD no discriminar por motives de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo or
impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Titulo VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles de 1964, segun enmienda; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas en la Educacion, de 1972, y la Seccion 504 de
la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973 segun enmienda.