OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Pupil Appraisal Center)

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications: B.S. Degree

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana as set forth by LOUISIANA STANDARDS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Additional criteria as the board may require

Minimum requirements as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised)

Qualifications should not be established for the individual, but rather for the position.

Reports To: Principal or Designee Supervises: Students FLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: See the Lafourche Parish School Board Salary Schedule

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Therapist's plans and practices display solid understanding of developmental characteristics, skills, and needs of each individual student in his/her specialty.

Therapist's plans and practices display solid understanding of how disabilities impact student's attitudes, behaviors, and performance.

Therapeutic goals are clearly defined and appropriately designed for the ages and needs of the students served.

Therapist is knowledgeable of the resources available to support the program and students within the school and district and has some understanding of resources beyond these.

The planned therapeutic program is both coherent and well integrated with the school programs.

Domain 2: Environment

Therapist models and promotes respectful and supportive interactions with each student, actively encouraging students to interact with each other in respectful ways.

Standards of conduct are evident and referenced by the therapist and students. Student behavior is monitored relative to the standards.

Priorities are well ordered, ensuring that the therapeutic work proceeds on time and efficiently.

The physical space is well organized to support the program activities and goals.

Domain 3: Delivery of Services

Therapist responds to referrals in a timely and professional manner, making a complete and thorough assessment of the needs of each student.

Treatment is effectively aligned with the identified needs and goal and is appropriate to address student needs.

A range of therapeutic strategies and techniques are fully implemented in sessions.

Sufficient effort is made to work with teacher to implement strategies in classrooms that support student needs.

Therapist uses a clearly defined system for monitoring impact of treatment during delivery.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities:

Therapist accurately reflects on the implementation and impact of the therapeutic services, providing concrete and specific examples of challenges and successes.

Therapist keeps records of student growth and needs from services provided.

Treatment reports are timely, accurate, and appropriate for the intended audience.

The goals, processes, and procedures of the therapeutic program are presented to students and their families in ways that are both appropriate and culturally and linguistically sensitive.

Therapist seeks and engages in professional learning opportunities and schedules opportunities to share the professional learning with other.

Domain 5: Professionalism

A. The therapist grows and develops through professional development as assigned and voluntarily to improve teaching and learning.

Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities.

Uses active listening skills.

Accepts and recognizes the value of the contribution of others.

B. The therapist shows professionalism in attitude and conduct

Develops leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable.

Demonstrates skills to receive and give constructive feedback.

Identifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions.

Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments.

Uses verbal and non-verbal communication in a respectful manner.

Writes and speaks clearly and concisely for understanding.

Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for students.

Represents the schools and district in a positive manner.

Adheres to Lafourche Parish School Board employee dress code.

Treats all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner.

Cooperates with administration in the performance of additional duties.

Cooperates with building and district staff in planning and evaluation.

Completes tasks, reports, and documents accurately according to specified timelines and expectations.

Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own actions.

Adheres to Board policies and procedures and administrative rules, guidelines, and regulations.

Adheres to district guidelines relative to attendance. Regularly reports to work on time and works additional hours when deemed necessary.

Adheres to ethical, legal and professional standards.

Applies laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately.

Follows directives as assigned by supervisor.

Refrains from revealing confidential information.

Uses proper administrative procedures for making requests and resolving conflicts.

Develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP), ITP, and or IFSP (for Special Education teachers only);

***Domain 5 denotes non-instructional indicators. Deficiencies in these areas shall not be subject to a plan of intensive assistance.

Method Of Evaluation

The combination of the applicable measure of growth in student learning and the qualitative assessment of performance competencies and standards shall result in a composite score used to distinguish levels of overall effectiveness.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear and sometimes sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of what 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to a noise level in the work environment which is moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Annual Salary is based on years of experience (0-40), with increases for advanced degrees.

Lafourche Parish School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, military status, natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status.