Duties
TITLE: SCHOOL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Ability to use a variety of modern methods, techniques, and practices in occupational therapy including assistive technology.
Knowledge of fundamental principles and accepted trends in the field of school occupational therapy.
Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
Ability to use scientifically-based research and evidence in their decision-making process.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and District personnel, both individually and as a group.
Ability to properly use and to care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in performing services as an Occupational Therapist.
Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students.
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socio-economic groups.
Ability to travel to sites/locations throughout the District.
Knowledge of basic computer application software.
EXPERIENCE
Successful experience in planning and providing occupational therapy services, predominately to children and adolescents, in school settings, accredited medical centers, hospitals, clinics, and/or agencies, desired.
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
JOB GOAL:
To deliver occupational therapy services to students placed or referred for placement in special education programs.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessments of students to determine eligibility for occupational therapy;
- Evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to students with special education eligibilities;
- Reviews reports from health care providers requesting occupational therapy and coordinates occupational therapy services with students’ health care providers;
- Collaborates with District medical personnel to coordinate medical care protocols and acts as a resource to school personnel in interpreting occupational therapy services;
- Works with staff at school sites and District offices in prevention and intervention strategies;
- Develops and re-evaluates students’ individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis;
- Provides present level of performance for use in Individual Education Plan (IEP) committees, attends IEP meetings as necessary and maintains progress notes on student records;
- Collaborates with parents regarding plans for occupational therapy services, including planning for therapy in the least restrictive environment;
- Maintains a safe and orderly treatment area;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be annually.
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This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Qualifications
Current Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and License issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
Salary/Benefits
Starting base salary of $61,123 with benefits