Duties
Essential Functions:
- Instructional Planning
- Plans and prepares for classes and students assigned.
- Provides written IEP’s on each student
- Competency in Subject Matter
- Teaches occupational therapy skills to assigned students utilizing approved curriculums and approved courses of study.
- Strives to improve expertise in area of specialization.
3. Instructional Methods and Practices
- Participates in conferences including placement, IEP and annual reviews.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning, utilizes effective methods and employs a variety of techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the student.
- Provides appropriate diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors student progress on a regular basis.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and the District’s guidelines.
- Communicates with parents on an individual or small group basis
- Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding student educational and occupational therapy program.
- Participates in early childhood and other screenings as needed.
- Participates in and observes classroom activities of students on caseload.
Qualifications
Grade Level: Pre-K -- 8 FLSA Status: Exempt
Purpose Statement
The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services to identified students three to sixteen years old so that daily living activities/gross and fine motor development can be enhanced.
Experience: Job related experience is desired
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (AOTE) certified school
Certificates and Licenses
Current and Valid License
Continuing Educ./Training:
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Continuing Education Requirements
Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary; excellent benefits package; $2,000 sign on bonus