Occupational Therapist Unit School District Job Cahokia area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides students with occupational therapy assessments and services that are necessary
for the student to benefit from special education, including adapting the environment, modifying
the functional tasks, and, if needed, addressing elements of sensori-motor performance. Assists
educators in identifying students who may benefit from occupational therapy intervention and
provides services in accordance with a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Participates as a member of the educational team, and assists in program development to
incorporate occupational therapy strategies into the classroom to benefit all students. Consults
with regular education and special education staff and parents regarding implementing
occupational therapy interventions for an individual student into the educational setting. Provides
in-service training to District staff as appropriate.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program.
Current Illinois license in Occupational Therapy
Two years of experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist preferred. Public school experience is highly desirable.

REPORTS TO:

Special Education Director or designated individual

SUPERVISES:

Provides clinical supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the development of the school district’s occupational therapy assessment policy and development of written procedures to be followed related to making a request for assessment.

When requested, participates in the initial screening of a student, and in the special education referral process.

Conducts an occupational therapy assessment that evaluates a student within the educational (natural environment) setting to assess the student’s performance in activities that are curriculum oriented and applicable to functioning in a classroom and in daily life routines necessary at school.

Includes in the occupational therapy assessment an observation of the student in the educational setting, a review of student records, an interview of appropriate educational staff, and standardized/non-standardized test procedures in areas of suspected disability.

Completes the assessment and provides a written report within Illinois mandated timeline.

Reports assessment findings to the IEP Team and helps the IEP team identify the student’s abilities, as well as educational, developmental, and functional needs.

Assists the IEP Team in developing educationally related goals/objectives and/or student outcomes to be included in the IEP.

Develops an occupational therapy intervention plan that supports the student’s goals and objectives and/or student outcomes as written by the IEP team.

Implements the intervention plan which may include: assisting teachers in adapting or modifying the student’s classroom environment, materials, and curricula; providing strategies and activities for classroom, group, or home; providing pullout services when inclusive strategies are insufficient to meet the student’s needs.

Monitors student goals and documents student progress, maintains records as required in the special education process identified in federal, state, and school district regulations and procedures.

Consults with general and/or special educational personnel and shares occupational therapy activities and strategies which can be incorporated into the educational setting.

Provides in-service training to the educational staff, organizes workshops for parents and makes presentations to administrators.

Participates in the assessment of school facilities and educational activities and makes recommendations to ensure accessibility and reasonable accommodations to school environments for individuals with disabilities as mandated by federal and state laws.

Performs other duties as assigned by the District Special Education Director, which might include but are not limited to coordinating student services or exchanging information between the local school district, CCS, regional centers, or other agencies.