SY Occupational Therapist Assistant

This is for the 25-26 SY. We are not a Host School for J-1 Applicants

Potential for a part-time contract at the percentage of salary

PERSONNEL: Occupational Therapist Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

Occupational Therapist assistant will deliver services as defined by State certification or license in the field or area in which they have taken a course leading to a degree, received supervised training, taken a continuing education course, or had adequate prior experience.

Identify students who are in need of occupational therapy through screenings.

Provides Occupational therapy services to qualified students, ages 3-22.

Demonstrates knowledge of time management and case scheduling with consideration to age, type of disorder, time available, and location of schools

Therapists will work independently and must possess a high degree of motivation, self-direction, and accountability.

Perform Occupational Therapist evaluations according to State Department of Education Rules and Regulations/Federal guidelines.

Write appropriate Occupational Therapy goals for each student through an Individualized Education Plan in compliance with the State Department of Education.

Participates in multi-disciplinary and I.E.P. conferences, completes I.E.P. according to team input, and explains annual goals and specific objectives as well as clarifying program to parents

Write Progress Reviews on each student's progress each grading period. Updates I.E.P. annually and makes changes as appropriate notifying parents of any changes made.

Advises when additional I.E.P. conferences need to be called; follow-up objectives; and changes in program or schedule

Plans student's dismissals

Enlists parents and teachers to use home/classroom goal and skill carry-over programs.

Communicates and effectively works with the Special Education Director, parents, regular classroom teachers, and other specialists as necessary to ensure that programs are integrated meaningfully for students.

Follows school discipline program to help maintain high standards of pupil behavior

Participates in faculty meetings and other committees (SIT) as designated by the Director of Special Education or building principal.

Orders classroom materials and supplies, keeps inventory, supervises use of equipment of students, reports items needing repair, and maintains school property.

Maintains professional competence through participation in school in-services and other training

Prepares and maintains reports, records, and files in accordance with District, State, and Federal Guidelines

Maintains proper security and confidentiality.

Cooperates/coordinates with other professional service providers to assure quality service including proper timelines.

Complies with District, State, and Federal timelines and regulations.

Hold Standard State certification, or when and if approved, state licensure in the area of Occupational Therapist.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given this title. It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.