Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

WILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 92 JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS: Current Illinois licensure as an occupational therapist. Reports to: Director of Student Services and Building Principal. Performance responsibilities include:

Assessment:

• Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures.
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments.
• Conducts assessments appropriately.
• Interprets assessment information accurately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the screening referral evaluation process.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional/therapeutic goals.

Provision of Instruction/Therapy/Counseling:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the content area.
• Defines and/or revises specific and sequential goals and objectives appropriate for student, based on assessment.
• Develops long range plan according to instructional/therapeutic sequence.
• Demonstrates daily preparation to achieve IEP goals and objectives.
• Select, prepares, and/or adapts materials to meet individual student's needs.

Communication Techniques:

• Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with students and parents.
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc., as an effective team member.
• Promotes positive public relations.

Management Tasks:

• Facilitates, coordinates, and/or schedules for teacher/therapist, classroom paraprofessionals, student, district personnel.
• Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences.
• Manages and coordinates required paperwork.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable).
• Completes, monitors, and/or forwards pupil data as required.

Professionalism:

• Follows policies and procedures of WCSD.
• Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students.
• Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback.
• Actively participates in the evaluation process.
• Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change.
• Uses judgment appropriately.
• Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner.
• Treats others with respect and dignity.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Dresses appropriately.

Communication Skills:

• Performs as an integral member of the educational team.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position.
• Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with WCSD.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Salary: starting at $46/hour, depending on experience. Benefits link available. Interested candidates may contact Nora Skentzos, Director of Student Services, Will County School District 92, 708 N. State Street, Lockport, IL 60441, View email address on click.appcast.io.