Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.

Organizational Leadership Capacities

We believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.

Mindsets

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision
• Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Skills

• Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture
• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization
• Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community
• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect

The Opportunity:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will primarily implement the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist in order meet each student's individual needs according to goals contained in the student's individualized education plan (IEP). The COTA will work with children across multiple sites in grades PreK-12.

 Responsibilities:

• Implement therapeutic activities under the direction of the occupational therapist for the purpose of meeting the students' needs including development of fine motor, visual motor, and sensory skills
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and special education providers for the purpose of developing plans for services, providing education regarding accommodations, and making recommendations
• Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals
• Maintain regular contact with occupational therapist to review caseloads and services to students
• Adapt classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the occupational therapist in order to improve student functioning and facilitate student access to curricular activities
• Document therapy received and records progress; prepares reports in collaboration with the occupational therapist and completes progress to goal reports accordingly
• Assist occupational therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis
• Participates in professional growth activities in special education and pediatric occupational therapy as appropriate

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational prog