School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full Performance) - Windward District Administration

Description

Salary Range:

School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Performance), HE-10: $5,798.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• As directed by the OT, contributes to the assessment process by collecting data on performance of independent living skills, behavior, sensorimotor skills, gross/fine motor coordination, case history and interview as directed by the OT.
• Administer standardized tests as assigned by the OT according to program standards.
• Assist the OT in the development of treatment program based on recommended goals made on initial/re-evaluation reports and/or the progress reports.
• Participate in discussions with the OT and/or IEP members on projected goals and objectives.
• Provides interventions that are educationally relevant and necessary to address the student's ability to progress in the school environment.
• Provide feedback to the OT about student progress and supports needed to benefit from special education.
• Document therapy notes, quarterly and annual progress reports and keeps accurate daily and monthly data according to program policies and procedures.
• Monitor on-going changes and implementation of tasks which may include appropriate use of orthopedic equipment, adaptive devices designed to maximize student performance and independence in the educational setting. Provide feedback to the OT about the student's response.
• Plan daily schedule according to assigned caseload.

In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to:

Assist OT in developing adaptations or equipment, passing on information and skills to other team members, and applying therapeutic interventions and/or activities and modifying as needed. Participate in educational programs, in-service training, program, direst and other work-related meetings, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: Successful completion of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); and successful completion of the required supervised field work.

Experience Requirement: One (1) year of work experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant which involved assisting the OT in the occupational therapy assessment process, providing verbal and written reports of observations of individuals, communicating results to OT and other multi-disciplinary members, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team for planning and programming purposes by developing individual goals and meeting the requirements and/or practice policies of the facility, providing interventions that are consistent with competency levels, modifying interventions upon the approval of the OT, and collecting data and documenting progress.

Certification & License Requirements:

• Applicants must have passed a national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy;
• Applicants must possess a valid Occupational Therapist Assistant license issued by the State of Hawaii Board of Occupational Therapy at the time of appointment; and
• Applicant must possess a valid State of Hawaii Driver's license, Class III.

Substitutions Allowed:

The following may be substituted for all of the work experience required:

• Completion of an all including clinical requirements for a bachelor's degree or higher in occupational therapy from an educational program approved at the time of graduation by ACOTE and successful completion of the national certification examination for OTs; or
• In the case of a foreign-trained person, a report from a credential evaluation agency, recognized by the appropriate licensing agency of the State of Hawaii, indication completion of an education program that has been determined to be equivalent to an accredited occupational therapy program in the United States.

Lift/Carry Requirement: This position requires the ability to lift/carry 15-40 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

• A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,

• Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

01

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Did you successfully complete an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) which included the required supervised field work?

Note: For verification purposes, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts from each institution to receive credit. Unofficial transcripts or transcripts downloaded from the internet will not be accepted.

• Yes
• No

02

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you possess at least one (1) year of work experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant which involved assisting the Occupational Therapist in the occupational therapy assessment process?

If you answered "Yes", for each employer/position you wish to have considered, provide a detailed description of your work experience(s). Be sure to include the employer name, your job title, employment dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), hours worked per week, and your supervisor's name and job title.

If you do not have any experience, type "None" in the space provided.

03

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

Did you pass the occupational therapy assistant national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)?

Note: If yes, you must submit a copy of your certificate with your application.

• Yes
• No

04

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT LICENSURE REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be licensed with the State of Hawaii as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at the time of appointment. Do you possess a current, valid Hawaii OTA license?

Note: If yes, please submit a copy of your current, valid signed license with your application.

• Yes
• No

05

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current, valid driver's license. You must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your driver's license immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position. Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

ABILITY TO LIFT/CARRY:

This position requires the ability to lift/carry 15-40 pounds. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position. Are you able to lift/carry 15-40 pounds?

• Yes
• No

07

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED FOR THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL (OPTION 1):

Did you complete all of the requirements, including clinical requirements, for a bachelor's degree or higher in occupational therapy from an educational program approved at the time of graduation by ACOTE and successfully complete the national certification examination for OTs?

Note:If you are utilizing an allowable substitution of education for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts from each institution AND a copy of your NBCOT certificate for OT to receive credit. Unofficial transcripts or transcripts downloaded from the internet will not be accepted.

• Yes
• No

08

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED FOR THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL (OPTION 2):

Do you have a degree in occupational therapy from outside of the United States?

If yes, a report from a credential evaluation agency, recognized by the appropriate licensing agency of the State of Hawaii, indicating completion of an education program that has been determined to be equivalent to an accredited occupational therapy program in the United States must be submitted with your application to be credited.

• Yes
• No

09

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application.

If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

• I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
• I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
• I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.

Required Question

Employer Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org