District Office - Occupational Therapist (23183)

A position has been declared open in Weber School District for an Occupational Therapist. This position is for 8 hours per day; 5 days per week; 182 days per year with an option for flexibility.
This position is for the upcoming school year 2024-25.
All applicants need to apply through wsd.tedk12.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
Job Description: Under the direction of the Special Education Department, the
Occupational Therapist performs the following duties, but not limited to:

• Evaluate and interpret evaluations and test results
• Formulate student occupational profile through a variety of assessments
• Document occupational therapy services to guarantee responsibility of service provision
• Assessing Pre K-Post High students' functional physical development level

• Planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives
• Identifying architectural barriers
• Providing recommendations for accessibility
• Program development and student placement
• Providing direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Deliver direct services
• Participate in the IEP process
• Develop goals for individual student IEPs
• Track progress for the purpose of reporting student progress and documentation of services
• Write reports in relation to evaluation and reporting progress toward goals
• Ensure paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Communicate with parents and school teams regarding needs of student in relation to their educational services
• Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs
• Attend required district meetings and events
• Drive to schools throughout the district
• Regular attendance is critical
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications: Education Requirements:

• Must have at least a Masters in Occupational Therapy
• Must have a valid Utah OT license
• Recent pediatric or schools-based experience is preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires the mobility to reach and bend (neck and back)
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
• Requires mobility to maneuver through classroom and school environments independently
• Requires lifting and carrying of objects of up to 50 pounds, which may be a frequent aspect of the job
• Requires pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds, which is a rare aspect of the job
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)
• Requires independent transportation throughout the Weber School District geographical area

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER