Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor

Instruct and implement the Occupational Therapy Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
? Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled
activities and materials for semesters.
? Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and
established curriculum.
? Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with the
Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row. Prepare attendance
reports weekly for the office management department.
? Review student success rates and implement plans to reduce student
withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
? Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final
grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
? Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and
activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Evaluate
students’ clinical performance.
? Prepare lectures, labs, and practical demonstrations for students in class and
individually.
? Assist and advise students with Occupational Therapy Assistant program
curriculum and provide student advisement and supervision when necessary.
? May assist and coordinate externships for Occupational Therapy Assistant
students and participate in recruitment and marketing activities for the OTA
program.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor - FT Job Description
? Participates in projects, committee work and program planning to assist in
meeting department goals as determined by the Program Director.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
? Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national
accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). If
the bachelor’s degree was awarded prior to July 1, 2015 from an institution not
regionally or nationally accredited at that time, the degree is still acceptable if the
institution has since obtained regional or national accreditation.
? For degrees from an institution outside the U.S., ACOTE will determine an
alternative and equivalent external review process.
? Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy
Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
? Three (3) years of occupational experience in the field of occupational therapy or
occupational therapy assistant.
? Licensed Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or
credentialed according to regulations in the state in which the program is located.
? Documented expertise in areas of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the
content delivery method.
? Verbal and written communication skills.
? Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills

Compensation and benefits

$36.30-47.20