2026-2027 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant Exemption Status: Test Nonexempt Reports to: Director of Special Education Occupational Therapist: Dept. School Assigned Campuses

Primary Purpose: Provide direct occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Qualifications: Education: Associates degree in occupational therapy or equivalent Certification: Valid Texas license as an occupational therapy assistant issued by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• 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 verbally and written
• Experience: Two months experience in occupational therapy and contact with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Occupational Therapy Services

1. Provide occupational therapy services as specified in the occupational therapy plan of care.
2. Collect data according to established procedures to assist occupational therapist in screening students as possible candidates for occupational therapy services.
3. Assist occupational therapist to revise short-term patient goals.
4. Assist with instructing teachers, staff, and parents in use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology programs, or devices and integration of therapy goals into the educational program.
5. Interact with student patient regarding patients condition, progress, and/or achievement of goals during each treatment session.
6. Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the occupational therapist.
7. Attend planning meetings and participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
8. Assist with acquisition and maintenance of therapy equipment and supplies.

Clerical

1. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate student records and patient progress notes.
2. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
3. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
4. Maintain confidentiality.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Mental and Physical Demands

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, tooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Environmental Factors: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases may require district-wide travel.
• Tools and Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment, standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, tooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting 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.