Temporary OT PT - Search to Serve Summer

Temporary OT PT - Search to Serve Summer Washington Elementary School District 6 Special Services - Glendale, Arizona Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5583265 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Location: Search to Serve Accountable To : Special Services SUMMARY: Participate in Child Find evaluations and AzEIP referrals throughout the summer by collaborating with team members in assessment activities and eligibility for students with suspected disabilities. Team members will review existing data, evaluation information, discuss eligibility, identify area(s) of need for specialized instruction, including related services and develop individual education plan to fit the needs of the child. Essential Duties: Performs tests and measurements in evaluating students in order to determine eligibility status, establish performance baselines, set new goals, determine disabilities or special needs and to give referrals to other agencies. Reviews student’s medical records to aid in evaluating status and needs. Interprets findings and reports to parents. Participates in evaluation and individual education program meetings with evaluation team members and parents Develops individual education program for children with identified disabilities based on evaluation in conjunction with evaluation team members and parents. Consults with physicians and other health professionals in order to obtain additional information and to make recommendations and referrals to other agencies. Provides students and families with home programs to enhance carry-over of therapeutic objectives. Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. Two years experience as an occupational or physical therapist; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC). Knowledge and Skills Required: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include: Therapeutic theories and principles including physical and/or occupational therapy; Child development theories; Presentation techniques; Tests and measurements used to evaluate student status; Referral agencies; Medical terminology. Interpreting and implementing therapeutic theories and practices; Making group presentations; Instructing others in techniques and procedures; Using testing and measuring methods in evaluating students; Assigning and monitoring the work of support staff; Screening and evaluating students with disabilities or special needs; Interpreting medical terminology; Rrevising, implementing and evaluating therapeutic programs; Interpersonal communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. 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