Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST


DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Under general supervision, within a framework of standard policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapist provides services to identified special education students to address the functional needs of a child related to adaptive development, adaptive behavior, and play, and sensory, motor, and postural development. These services are designed to improve the child¡s functional ability to perform tasks in school and include:


1) identification, assessment, and intervention


2) adaptation of the environment and selection, design, and fabrication of assistive and orthotic devices to facilitate development and promote the acquisition of functional skills


3) prevention or minimization of the impact of initial or future impairment, delay in development, or loss of functional ability.


SUPERVISOR : Director of Special Education and Assistant Director of Special Education


TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Responds to requests for service and screens individuals to determine need for referral and intervention.

• Gathers and interprets data to evaluate student needs as a basis for treatment planning.

• Interprets evaluation findings to parents, the IEP team, and instructional teams.

• Develops intervention plans including measurable goals and objectives with strategies for meeting them.

• Coordinates intervention plan with parents and other members of the instructional team.

• Implements the plan directly or through training and supervision of parents, instructional personnel, and/or a certified occupational therapy assistant.

• Monitors student response to intervention and modifies strategies as indicated to attain goals.

• Identify, evaluate and/or design adaptive equipment to assist students in self-care and academic activities.

• Provides training, direction and supervision for ancillary staff as assigned.

• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of students in their natural environments.

• Recommends termination of service when benefit has been achieved.

• Coordinates and manages IEP services on IEP using SEIS

• Documents evaluation results, treatment and follow-up, submitting these and other required reports in a timely fashion.

• Collaborates with peers in developing recommendations for protocol and procedures.

• Assists in developing transition plans for students moving to other environments.

• Works cooperatively with personnel from the district and/or agencies providing services to the student or family.

• Participates in professional growth activities in special education and in pediatric occupational therapy.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Fortune School of Education

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational therapy.

• Two years of experience in occupational therapy with a primary focus on pediatric clients.

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of child growth and development.

• Knowledge of common disabling conditions of children.

• Knowledge of theory and practice of occupational therapy as applied to infants, children and youth.

• Knowledge of strategies and methodologies in educational settings.

• Knowledge of special education law as it relates to occupational therapy services.

• Skills and ability to administer appropriate assessment and interpret history and assessment data.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

• Skills and ability to design and implement appropriate intervention strategies.

• Skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

• Skills and ability to work effectively with parents, community and education colleagues.

• Skills and ability to function as a positive, contributing member of an educational team.

• Skills and ability to develop a schedule and manage time effectively.

• Access to reliable transportation to and between assigned school sites during the school day.

DESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medical Category

1. Positions in this category require the ability to perform prolonged periods of heavy physical labor.


2. Position regularly performs heavy physical labor requiring the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move heavy objects or materials.


3. Great physical demand for strength and endurance.


4. Requires heavy physical effort such as lifting over 50 pounds continuously.


5. Physical functions involve heavy physical exertion.


6. Lifting over 50 pounds or carrying any object over 25 pounds.


Requirements / Qualifications


Employment Standards: - Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational therapy - Two years of experience in occupational therapy with a primary focus on pediatric clients - Possession of a valid certificate of registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association


This position includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents. Additional benefits are also available.

This is a 10-month position and includes the following paid time off and leave benefits:

• 12 vacation days annually (accrued at 1 day per month)
• 2 floating holidays per year
• 96 hours of sick leave annually
• 1 week paid Thanksgiving break
• 2 weeks paid Winter break
• 1 week paid Spring break