About this opportunity
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202 lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in plainfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist
Salary: Salary placement shall be made by the Board or the Board designee and is commensurate with education and experience pursuant to the APT Negotiated Agreement. Benefits Offered: Medical/Vision and Dental, FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care, Life & AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, TRS, 403B/457. For more information, please refer to the information provided in the APT contract available on our website. Contract Information Hours: Full time 9 months 7 hours per day.
Description: Refer to attached job description for further details. Ability to work as a team member. School experience. Ability to be flexible.
Qualifications
A current and valid Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation License for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy
Maintain a professional license
Responsibilities
Demonstrate support for the vision, mission, beliefs, and goals of District 202
Uphold and demonstrate compliance with established laws, regulations, District 202 policies, and procedures
Demonstrate compliance with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation OT Practice Act or PT Practice Act
Demonstrate compliance with Recommended Practices for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services in Illinois Schools (ISBE 2003)
Demonstrate compliance with a medically licensed personal contract
Demonstrate an understanding and perform within the Evaluation Framework as adopted by Plainfield School District 202
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit
Perform the General Duties outlined in this job description
Physical Requirements
Perform the physical tasks necessary to monitor, supervise, and physically assist students throughout the school day during a variety of instructional activities
Report to the assigned site/s regularly
Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment as circumstances require
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Required for Employment
Completion of new hire documents
Pre-employment physical exam
Pre-employment Tuberculosis test
Current and valid Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation License for Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
Official College/University transcripts with conferred degrees
Required Plainfield School District 202 tutorials
Criminal justice fingerprint /background clearance
Fair Labor Standards Act Status
General Duties including Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities for Occupational or Physical Therapists:
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice in specialty areas and participate in professional development (1a)
Demonstrate knowledge of the school's programs (1b)
Environment
Cultivate respectful and affirming environments (2a)
Foster a culture for learning (2b)
Collaborate with staff for the provision of therapeutic services in the educational environment (2c)
Establish and maintain rapport for student's development and therapeutic progress in an educational environment (2d)
Organize physical space for delivery of therapeutic services (2e)
Delivery of Service
Collaborate with staff regarding student goals, accommodations, and strategies (3a)
Engage students in learning new skills to improve access to the educational environment (3b)
Locate resources for teachers to support student goals and needs (3c)
Respond flexibly to student needs (3d)
Professional Responsibilities
Engage in reflective practice (4a)
Document student progress and maintain effective files and records (4b)
Grow and develop professionally (4c)
Show professionalism, including integrity and confidentiality (4d)
Employee Signature Date
Worksite address
plainfield, IL, 60544, US
Who can apply
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