Posting: CEC – 0 6 – EA 3 - OT and PT Assistant

Location(s): All Schools As Required

Hours/Week: 25-31 Hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: October 8 , 202 6

Job Reference: CEC0 6 - 10022026

FMCSD requires an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant to join the team. This job involves providing OT and PT services to EEP - Gr. 12 students within an inclusive educational environment under the direction of the school Principal and supervision of registered Occupational Therapist(s) and Physiotherapist(s).

Requirements and Competencies:

- A minimum of two years of experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant under the direct supervision and direction of a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist is required. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a school setting with children.
- Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma preferred but related education will be considered
- Ability to handle physical, emotional and mentally demanding situations
- Be self-directed and work independently; effective time management
- Able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
- Able to work in multiple school locations with access to own vehicle and valid driver's license

Responsibilities:

- Provide treatment to students under the supervision of an OT and/or PT
- Administer defined screening protocols, without interpretation, selected by the supervising OT and/or PT
- Assisting the OT and/or PT during assessments, including,



but not limited to, preparing materials and collecting data
- Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising OT and/or PT for student(s) in individual and group activities
- Provide input and assist in the preparation of IPP's
- Participate in team meetings as required
- Provide assistance to students who experience physical difficulties
- Documenting student performance during treatment and reporting the information to the supervising OT and/or PT.
- Preparing materials for use in therapy, home programs, classroom and other environments under the guidance of the supervising OT and/or PT
- Participating in family conferences, case conferences or inter-qualified team conferences with the supervising OT and/or PT present
- Relaying treatment processes (ex; scheduling, treatment goals and activities, home programming etc) to the guardians of the student with support and approval of the supervising OT and/or PT
- Be able to assist teachers in adapting and modifying academic programs for students
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Division OT and/or PT

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.

📌 CEC - 06 - EA 3 - OT and PT Assistant (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Fort Madison Community School District
📍 Fort McMurray