Occupational Therapist - Special Student Services - Tigard Tualatin and Neah-Kah-Nie School

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title
:
Occupational Therapist
Department
:
Special Student Services
Location
:
Tigard Tualatin School District (0.70 FTE) & Neah-Kah-Nie School District (0.30 FTE)
Reports To
:
Program Coordinator
Compensation
:
Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule (Salary Range $56,530.85 - $; DOE)
Bargaining Unit
: NWEA
FTE
: 1.0 FTE
Work Days
: 192

Overnight travel is required; accommodations and mileage are provided.

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to children who have mental and/or physical disabilities and who are on a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). This position also provides consultative and/or direct service in assistive technology.

• Valid state of Oregon Occupational Therapy license.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification through RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Assistive Technology Society of North America), preferred.
• Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports, including OT assessments, as well as parent and staff training on topics related to the field of occupational therapy, such as self-regulation, sensory-processing, and fine motor and adaptive skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and community partners.

• A. Work collaboratively with parents and staff in support of the total educational program. Attends meetings related to caseload.
• B. Evaluate children to identify the need for occupational therapy services and type/level of service.
• C. Interpret data to design a treatment plan. Re-evaluate plan on an annual basis via IEP or IFSP. Reevaluate eligibility as needed.
• D. Implement treatment plan for individuals or groups. Provide training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• E. Maintain accurate records of students evaluated and served, including assessment results, IEP/IFSP progress, and other documentation or reports as needed (i.e., written evaluations, test results, progress reports, notes, and other child records).
• F. Confer with other professional and general staff members to coordinate, schedule, and implement occupational therapy goals and objectives within the educational plan.
• G. Serve as a resource for medically related information for parents, school staff, and teachers.
• H. Consult and collaborate with teachers and other specialists regarding appropriate motor activities, self-help skills, sensory needs, adaptations, and special equipment or assistive devices, as necessary.
• I. Maintain communication with other professionals, general staff members, parents, and other public and private agencies (e.g., Children's' Services Division, Shriners) related to the child's needs, progress, and safety.
• J. Train special education and general education staff, parents, and other team members on specific interventions.
• K. Fabricate and adapt specialized materials and devices to assist children in participating in their education.
• L. Complete all district and state reporting requirements, including documentation of services provided using one of the approved platforms (such as ecWeb or SPED).
• M. Perform duties related to the operation of the occupational therapy department, such as maintaining inventory and ordering supplies or equipment.
• N. Keep current standards of practice to provide the best service to the child, and maintain professional growth and development.
• O. Perform other job duties as assigned.

Note:

The description contained herein reflects general details…