Occupational Therapist; FTE

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Salary range can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Link)

Grade Level: Pre-K – 8
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services to identified students three to sixteen years old so that daily living activities, gross and fine motor development can be enhanced.

Job related experience is desired.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (AOTE) certified school.

Current and Valid License.

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses. Continuing Education Requirements.

• Instructional Planning:
  Plans and prepares for classes and students assigned.
• Provides written IEP’s on each student.
• Competency in Subject Matter.
• Teaches occupational therapy skills to assigned students utilizing approved curriculums and approved courses of study.
• Strives to improve expertise in area of specialization.
• Instructional Methods and Practices:
  Participates in conferences including placement, IEP and annual reviews.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning, utilizes effective methods and employs a variety of techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the student.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and the District’s guidelines.
• Communicates with parents on an individual or small group basis.
• Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding student educational and occupational therapy program.
• Participates in early childhood and other screenings as needed.
• Participates in and observes classroom activities of students on caseload.
• Provides direction and guidance to teacher’s aide or occupational therapy assistants when assigned.
• Classroom Management:
  Establishes and maintains orderly classroom behavior on an individual and group basis.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Relationships with Students, Parents and Staff:
  Works to establish and maintain open, positive lines of communication with students and their parents concerning occupational therapy.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other members of the staff.
• Assists the administration in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  Meets accepted standards of professional behavior, observes and follows all District #6 policies and procedures, exhibits professionalism through punctuality and attendance, and performs other duties as assigned by the District #6 administration.

Adapted from the Framework for Teaching. Formal and informal classroom observations and conferences shall occur as needed or desired by the professional staff member, Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, Principals and Coordinators and shall be an ongoing process.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Applying assessment instruments; operating a variety of technology including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; analyzing data; applying curriculum and instructional techniques; instructional design skills; comparing results; problem solving; and the ability to work collaboratively with others maintaining relationships. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions;

and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. ABILITY is required to schedule a…