Occupational Therapist (60%)

Occupational Therapist (60%)

Facilitates the education of students with multiple needs by assisting the Director of Special Education to improve the implementation of research based therapy practices and guidelines as it pertains to the state and federal special education guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio
• Sensitivity to the needs of children and parents of different ethnic, cultural, language, educational, and economic backgrounds
• Effective work strategies including flexibility, good organization skills, time management, and ability to work independently and prioritize multiple work tasks

General Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements and monitors activities that allow students to access and benefit from their specialized instruction
• Focuses on academic performance, fine and gross motor functioning, positioning, daily living skills, play/leisure skills, work skills, and sensory-motor activities
• Administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student's level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in areas such as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care, and the activities of daily living
• Writes assessment reports identifying the student's needs and proposed treatment strategies; writes individual student goals and objectives as part of the IEP; maintains progress records; participates in the IEP meeting
• Follows all compliance timelines set forth by the District and ODE
• Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction
• Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the student's physical, motor and sensory functioning
• Maintains an inventory of District OT assistive equipment
• Consults with school staff, administration and parents in improving students' motor and sensory-motor functioning
• Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining occupational therapy interventions
• Consults and collaborates with medical and other community providers, as appropriate
• Coordinates the delivery of occupational therapy services with classroom teachers, special education staff and other providers to ensure continuity and consistency in providing comprehensive special education services to students
• Assesses the motor, visual-motor and sensory-motor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation
• Helps determine the need for occupational therapy services
• Maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities
• Working knowledge of the principals, practices and doctorate level ethical standards of Occupational Therapy; relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems
• Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective occupational therapy interventions for students
• The skill and ability to communicate - both orally and in writing
• Complete Medicaid reimbursement paperwork in a timely manner
• Equipment Operated: Various office machines such as but not limited to: Computer, Calculator, Recording devices, Copy Machine/Printer, Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices

Bedford City School District