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Form of workPosition Type:
Special Education/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
12/20/2023
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District PURPOSE OF POSITION
The purpose of this position is to assist students with their occupational needs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Education/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
12/20/2023
Location:
District PURPOSE OF POSITION
The purpose of this position is to assist students with their occupational needs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess students with a designated school team to determine strengths and areas of need using clinical observation, standardized/norm-referenced assessments, curriculum-based assessments, record review, and interview of team and family members
- Score tests, interpret results and write narrative evaluation reports as part of a student's team evaluation;
- Collaborate with school team to prepare an individualized educational plan (IEP), if applicable
- Provide occupational therapy services to identified special needs students (preschool through high school) based on their individual plan to include:
- Consultation and training with school teams (Regular Education teacher, Intervention Specialist, Student, other Related Service Providers, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, etc) as well as families;
- Direct instruction with individual students or groups of students according to their plans related to the following areas:
- Fine Motor Skills
- Visual Motor Skills (prewriting, handwriting, keyboarding)
- Visual Perceptual Skills
- Daily Living/Self Care Skills/Vocational Training
- Access to and Instruction of Assistive Technology
- Use of Technology to Enhance Curriculum and OT Programs
- Sensory-Based Motor Issues
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Self Regulation Issues
- Adaptive Equipment Needs
- Monitor student progress in consultation with school team and observation
- Develop home programs for students and families;
- Documentation in the form of weekly progress notes, MSB billing and contributing to progress reports;
- Consult with outside agencies concerning students as applicable;
- In-service school teams concerning writing and/or keyboarding curricula;
- In-service school teams and families and students concerning sensory and/or behavioral issues and strategies;
- Plan sensory motor and self regulation programs;
- Manage sensory equipment needs and sensory motor rooms to ensure access and safety of all equipment;
- Order applicable materials through administrative services
- Other duties assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Disability Services
- Demonstrates professionalism and exemplary personal conduct.
- Demonstrates subject matter competence and teaching supervision.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the professional code of ethics.
- Displays enthusiasm for education and the teaching profession.
- Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
- Uses interpersonal skills to promote a favorable image of the district.
- Communicates an understanding of academic and behavioral objectives to parents and students.
- Expresses ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal and writing skills.
- Organizes and manages time effectively. Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
- Manages discipline by averting problem situations and resolving conflicts.
- Travels to meetings and work assignments.
- Is punctual and maintains an acceptable attendance record.
- Valid State of Ohio teacher license/certificate appropriate for the assignment.
- Meets all mandated health requirements
- Provides documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
- Demonstrated motivation to teach students.
- Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
- Exposure to student commotion.
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
- Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
- Duties may require operating power tools and motorized equipment.
- Exposure to electrical hazards.
- Exposure to personal hygiene products and medications.
- Exposure to air borne particles, vapors, and odors.
- Exposure to loud noises and equipment vibrations.
- Exposure to caustic chemicals and cleaning solvents
