Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Summary: To help students who the TEAM determines require Occupational Therapy to realize competencies, relate to peers, and master the environment, the occupational therapist will assist in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of students in the areas of reflex integration, sensory integration, body image, visual perceptual skills, motor planning, coordination, hand skills, and self-care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Test and evaluate all students referred for occupational therapy assessments, write IEPs for students enrolled in the program, and attend all TEAM meetings of the previously mentioned students. Provide direct occupational therapy to students individually, in a small group, or in the classroom and supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day. Use a multisensory approach and provide experiences for children to develop motor skills utilizing practical activities. Develop and/or enhance compensatory techniques for physical skills to help students work to their full potential in the regular education setting. Develop plans and instructional materials and provide individual and small group instruction. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. Evaluates students' physical and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and adjust the program according to evaluation results. Communicates with parents and teachers through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program. Identify students' needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping promote students' health, attitude, learning, and physical capabilities. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. Select and requisition books and instructional aids and maintain required inventory records.

Required Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university, knowledge of diagnostic techniques. A valid driver's license. Previous experience working in schools or with children preferred.

Smithfield Public Schools