About this opportunity
GEO Academies lists this Occupational Therapist Part-Time opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About us:
GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced School Psychologist to join our team on a part-time basis. As a School Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing a range of psychological services to students, parents, and staff in our school district. You will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to support the academic, social, and emotional development of our students.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled part-time Occupational Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping patients recover from injuries and improve their physical abilities. As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with students in grades K-12 to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial and re-evaluations of students to assess their needs for related services.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and corresponding IEP goals to address the needs of students with disabilities.
-Coordinate with the IEP teacher of authority and contribute to the development of the Individual Education Plan.
- Implement treatment plans using a variety of techniques appropriate to the needs of students.
- Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of the provision of services and progress monitoring of IEP goals and objectives in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Report student progress through the timely development of IEP progress reports using the Louisiana eSER system.
- Educate school staff, students, and their families, on strategies and techniques that can be implemented to support student growth and progress.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Occupational Therapy
- Current Louisiana license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience administering assessments to identify student needs and providing written reports
- Ability to meet compliance deadlines
- Experience providing school-based occupational therapy
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with school staff, students, and families
We welcome applicants who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about occupational therapy and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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