Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Instructor - PT

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Instructor

Job Summary

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) faculty members work under the direct supervision of the Campus Director or Associate Campus Director and with support from the Assistant Campus Director of Education, Director of Education, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program Director and/or in some cases, the OTA Lead Faculty. In this role, you will instruct students and design & deliver class instruction through the development of lesson plans, review lesson plans and prepare for class instruction, grade and electronically record assignments, actively promote student retention, support externship activities as applicable, and perform related work as required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction

• Design (as needed) and deliver class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies. Use standard curriculum where available.
• Ensure blended delivery is successful and meaningful for the student through use of the learning management system, including the faculty development course delivery evaluation form.
• Utilizes contemporary teaching strategies and practices; such as instructional resources through guest speakers, field trips, videos, overhead transparencies, Instructor’s Resource Manual, lecture, and handouts to enhance the learning process
• Accurately records students’ daily attendance
• Holds conferences with students on an as-needed basis
• Follow and enforced Student Guidelines
• manages program supplies and equipment in good repair
• Enters classroom at designated time with all necessary materials. Begins and ends class at scheduled times and follows scheduled student break times
• Monitors class retention rates and actively participates to promote student retention in order to exceed accreditation standard of 80%

Outside of Class Time

• Reviews standard Ross curriculum, and prepare weekly lesson plans as needed
• Corrects students’ assignments and tests; reviews results and returns them promptly
• Accurately records grades, attendance, successful completion of proficiencies; entering information in campus management software
• Works additional time weekly, as announced, for individual student needs outside the classroom
• Cooperates with lab schedules and maintains weekly office hour(s)
• Completion of a minimum of one pre-approved professional development workshop, seminar or course related to the teaching discipline of the Instructor every fiscal year
• Attends two Ross Education LLC in-services every fiscal year
• Attends formal and informal faculty/staff meetings
• BLS instructor certification may be required
• Informs Assistant Campus Director of Education or Campus Director immediately of unsatisfactory academic student progress, discipline or attitude problems, and occurrences that warrant discussion
• Under direction of Campus Director, and/or Assistant Campus Director of Education, provides additional support to students on alerts, warnings and/or probations
• Attends quarterly faculty meetings to discuss classroom concerns, student issues, retention and placement, curriculum development and assessment, survey results and other topics as appropriate
• Participates in school events regarding student retention and placement
• Performs related work as required
• Adhere to Ross Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
• Ross is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Three years experience in the field of Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• Applicant must also hold an OTA or OTR/L license in the state in which they teach.
• Familiar with ACOTE standards

And All Instructors Must Have:

• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate Ross curriculum
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to use current technology to maintain student records, e.g., Microsoft Office, CampusVue
• Ability to achieve or maintain credential and/or licensure within expected time frames
• Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Ross and a student mentor
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• This position is at the Hopkinsville Campus onsite