Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing fine motor/sensory motor/functional skills; to identify educationally-relevant accommodations/adaptations; to develop and implement instructional or therapeutic interventions as indicated; to maximize students' functional level to provide information for program design and student placement; to improve students' performance; to provide information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

This position is subject to Board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes.

• Assesses students' fine motor skills and development (e.g., perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Participates in meetings (e.g., IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' functional goals.
• Implements therapy programs for remediation of functional limitations.
• Prepares documentation (e.g., evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e., intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Obtains needed equipment, modifies/makes equipment as needed to improve student performance.
• Schedules occupational therapy services and consultation and tracks service time provided to students.
• Directs Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with regard to service provision and schedule of work.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Documents student progress and reports such to instructional staff and parents.
• Maintains and submits reports to supervisor related to occupational therapy.
• Attends workshops, staff development classes and meetings, seminars and other meetings for continued professional growth as requested or approved by the Director.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities, communicate effectively. Knowledge of assessment techniques and treatment modalities, relevant education codes, state and district policies, child development patterns. Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factor guidelines. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, and work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.
  
  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/keyboarding, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Licensure for Occupational Therapy, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
• Licensed, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Valid driver’s license and vehicle available;
  First aid card.

Experience Preferred:
Prior job related experience

Performance of this job will be evaluated each year in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff. Reports to the Program Director, Special Services.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER