Occupational Therapist

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualification:

Complete a certified program through the State of Kansas

Reports to:

Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education

General

Job Description:

Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services to Kaw Valley students.

COTA

Performance Responsibilities:

• Evaluation, direct and indirect services as defined by the needs of the child. This may include working cooperatively and/or training the paraprofessional, teacher, parent, and other team members regarding the child’s program.
• Consultation as requested regarding a child’s needs.
• Participation in the student’s IEP per district and state policies and student team meetings as requested.
• Participate in Child Find activities.
• Recommendation and follow-up on adapted equipment and assistive technology.
• Evaluation report, data inputted into the IEP and quarterly updates, end-of-the-year summary, and other reports as requested.
• Supervision of COTA, which includes direct supervision, assisting with planning, and reviewing student data.
• Sending completed monthly logs to Special Services at the beginning of the following month.

Other:

• Develop positive working relationships with administrators, parents, teachers, students, and others.
• Complies with legal directives (e.g., IDEA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Kansas State Statutes).
• Networks with families, teachers, and other professionals within and outside the school.
• Facilitates meetings effectively.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Kaw Valley USD #321 School Board. Maintain a valid license on file at Special Services.

Evaluation: The performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

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Starting Date: Immediately

Qualification:

Complete a certified program through the State of Kansas

Reports to:

Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education

General

Job Description:

Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services to Kaw Valley students.

Supervises:

COTA

Performance Responsibilities:

• Evaluation, direct and indirect services as defined by the needs of the child. This may include working cooperatively and/or training the paraprofessional, teacher, parent, and other team members regarding the child’s program.
• Consultation as requested regarding a child’s needs.
• Participation in the student’s IEP per district and state policies and student team meetings as requested.
• Participate in Child Find activities.
• Recommendation and follow-up on adapted equipment and assistive technology.
• Evaluation report, data inputted into the IEP and quarterly updates, end-of-the-year summary, and other reports as requested.
• Supervision of COTA, which includes direct supervision, assisting with planning, and reviewing student data.
• Sending completed monthly logs to Special Services at the beginning of the following month.

Other:

• Develop positive working relationships with administrators, parents, teachers, students, and others.
• Complies with legal directives (e.g., IDEA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Kansas State Statutes).
• Networks with families, teachers, and other professionals within and outside the school.
• Facilitates meetings effectively.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Kaw Valley USD #321 School Board. Maintain a valid license on file at Special Services.

Evaluation: The performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required