Lab Assistant, Occupational Therapy

Reporting directly to the Dean/Program Director of Occupational Therapy, the Lab-Teaching Assistant assists faculty with lab sessions, grading assignments and tests.

Responsible for performing teaching and teaching-related duties.

Preparing labs for class and/or practicals, monitoring student progress and facilitating student participation in learning activities.

The Lab/Teaching Assistant communicates with the lead instructor regarding student performance or issues that arise and ensures the delivery of consistent content and testing.

The Lab-Teaching assistant may assist with grading practicals and other required assignments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities


* Assist course coordinator with lab set-up, leave the classroom or laboratory clean organized and ready for next user.


* Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.

Evaluate student work.


* Conduct and grade practicals.


* Participate in applicant interviews.


* Work with the instructor to coordinate final grades for all students on the class roster.


* Obtain materials needed for class.


* Prepare presentations for and deliver lectures.


* Tutor or mentor students.


* May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures Preferred Experience and Skills


* The ability to demonstrate bilingual skills is preferred.

 

Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures


* A master of Science in Occupational Therapy is required.


* Certified by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) required.


* Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California is required.


* Membership with the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) is required.


* Membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.


* Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that West Coast University is accredited by or in process of obtaining accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of faculty members as outlined in regulatory documents.


* Must maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.


* Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provides CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.


* Health certifications for an OSHA Category I classified position (potential for exposure to infectious diseases at work).

As an essential component of the West Coast University infection-control program immunizations and tuberculosis clearance documentation is required by current CDC and OSHA recommendations and guidelines for Health-Care Personnel.

Below are health certification details which are subject to change as required by OSHA and CDC.


* Immunizations - based on the CDC Recommended Immunizations ...