Occupational Therapist

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Qualification: Complete a certified program through the State of Kansas Reports to: Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education General Job Description: Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services to Kaw Valley students. COTA Performance Responsibilities: Evaluation, direct and indirect services as defined by the needs of the child. This may include working cooperatively and/or training the paraprofessional, teacher, parent, and other team members regarding the child’s program. Consultation as requested regarding a child’s needs. Participation in the student’s IEP per district and state policies and student team meetings as requested. Participate in Child Find activities. Recommendation and follow-up on adapted equipment and assistive technology. Evaluation report, data inputted into the IEP and quarterly updates, end-of-the-year summary, and other reports as requested. Supervision of COTA, which includes direct supervision, assisting with planning, and reviewing student data. Sending completed monthly logs to Special Services at the beginning of the following month. Other: Develop positive working relationships with administrators, parents, teachers, students, and others. Complies with legal directives (e.g., IDEA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Kansas State Statutes). Networks with families, teachers, and other professionals within and outside the school. Facilitates meetings effectively. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Kaw Valley USD #321 School Board. Maintain a valid license on file at Special Services. Evaluation: The performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy. Occupational Therapist KAW VALLEY USD 321 Special Services - Rossville, Kansas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in KAW VALLEY USD 321 Job Details Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Qualification: Complete a certified program through the State of Kansas Reports to: Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education General Job Description: Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services to Kaw Valley students. Supervises: COTA Performance Responsibilities: Evaluation, direct and indirect services as defined by the needs of the child. This may include working cooperatively and/or training the paraprofessional, teacher, parent, and other team members regarding the child’s program. Consultation as requested regarding a child’s needs. Participation in the student’s IEP per district and state policies and student team meetings as requested. Participate in Child Find activities. Recommendation and follow-up on adapted equipment and assistive technology. Evaluation report, data inputted into the IEP and quarterly updates, end-of-the-year summary, and other reports as requested. Supervision of COTA, which includes direct supervision, assisting with planning, and reviewing student data. Sending completed monthly logs to Special Services at the beginning of the following month. Other: Develop positive working relationships with administrators, parents, teachers, students, and others. Complies with legal directives (e.g., IDEA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Kansas State Statutes). Networks with families, teachers, and other professionals within and outside the school. Facilitates meetings effectively. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Kaw Valley USD #321 School Board. Maintain a valid license on file at Special Services. Evaluation: The performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr