Occupational Therapist (0.3 Fte)

Position Type:
Education Specialist/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
3/12/2024
Location:
Gavin School District 37
Date Available:
08/19/2024Reports To: Principal and/or Director of Student Services
Supervises: Students
Department: Building
Classification: Educational Specialist
Work Year: Part-time
FLSA: Exempt
Contract Dates: School year
Evaluation: Per GEA Contract
Qualifications: Current State of Illinois Occupational Therapist License with NBCOT certification
Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Service, the Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services and function as a member
of the educational team.
Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Serve as a collaborative member of the Student Support Team in assigned buildings.
2. Complete observations, evaluations, and reevaluations of assigned students (as needed) and prepare a hard-copy of the evaluation report in a timely manner. Present results at a team meeting and assist in development of educational program and recommendations.
3. Implement intervention plans for assigned students.
4. Obtain parental consent for OT evaluation and signed physician's referral for each student prior to the initiation of service.
5. Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate team members as to progress/status of students being served.
6. Assess student's current program and goals annually and prepare written summaries with revised goals.
7. Maintain professional documentation including session notes and quarterly reports
8. Maintain IEP goals and reports and three year re-evaluations in collaboration with the OTR/L
9. Maintain student files including appropriate documentation and student attendance to sessions
10. Maintain parent contact to give suggestions for home management, intervention activities, and reinforcement of the student's emerging abilities (via regular phone contact, a communication log, and/or regular progress notes).
11. Recommend and/or design adaptive equipment for students as needed.
12. Consult with teachers and other team members regarding the educational needs of the students served and provide suggestions for classroom activities.
13. Maintain updated class lists and a weekly schedule of students served. Provide all school offices and supervisors with a finalized weekly schedule.
14. Maintain current licensure in the State of Illinois.
15. Comply with professional code of ethics and school policies
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings (as appropriate).
18. Performs other tasks (as appropriate).

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.