Job Description:
The Northwest R-I School District seeks an enthusiastic and student- centered individual to fill this position for the 2025-26 school year. The successful candidate will be part of a high-energy and enthusiastic team of professionals, dedicated to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students. 

This is a full-time position, with benefits, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Inclusion in the PEERS retirement system - District matched retirement 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary is based on the Certified Salary Schedule, dependent on relevant education & experience. Per our Board Policy.
Starting pay ranges from $23.80 - $26.50 The district will provide credit for up to 10 years of experience. 

JOB SUMMARY:
Implements educationally based therapeutic programs under the supervision of an occupational/physical therapist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists supervising therapist in the screening and evaluation of students as requested by therapist.
2. Implements therapy programs as written by therapist.
3. Participates in in-service training, both formal and informal.
4. Supervises COTA/PTA students.
5. Assists in the development of therapeutic programs with fabrication and monitoring of adaptive equipment.
6. Assists in maintaining the therapy area and/or department.
7. Assists in maintaining inventory and submits requisitions for supplies and equipment.
8. Participates in both formal and informal conferences relative to the student’s performance as needed.
9. Maintains professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, other professionals and the general public.
10. Maintains records of attendance and progress notes on assigned students.
11. Submits monthly reports and other reports as requested.
12. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
13. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and/or policy and procedure manuals.
14. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
15. Ability to communicate effectively in both one-on-one and group settings.
16. Maintains confidentiality of student records.
17. Provides necessary information related to a student’s IEP and participates in meetings as necessary.
18. Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Associate’s degree from an accredited program in occupational/physical therapy assistants required.
2. Missouri PTA/COTA licenses required.
3. Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
4. Maintain continuing education units as required in existing state standards for licensure.