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Job description
School Based Occupational Therapist
Position: School based Occupational Therapist.5 FTE Part Time position (approx. 20 hrs / week), 186 days Annual Salary: $33,750 - $40,416 for full academic year. Prorated if start date is after July 27th. Benefits As a part time employee, the District will pay for half of the medical insurance premium. The medical plan is valued at over $11,000 per year. PUSD has numerous health insurance plans available. There is also an option to purchase insurance for dependents, at PUSD group rates. Life Insurance ($50,000) with option to purchase additional for self and family Pension Plan with the Arizona State Retirement System: District matches employee contributions (Approximately 12%) Generous PTO / Sick Leave plan Opportunities for additional pay as an after-school club leader, coaching athletics, tutoring, etc. (all optional)
Job Description
Job Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Reports to: Director of ESS
FLSA status: Exempt Supervisor duties: Supervise COTA as needed
Classification: Certified - Non Admin Calendar / Term 10 month This position leads the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program. Screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for students identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Works cooperatively and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, district personnel and the general public.
Responds with tact and courtesy in public or telephone contact situations and provides information requiring a knowledge of state and county education laws, board policies, district procedures and general educational information pertaining to the school.
Ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and accurately across all school environments and teaching staff.
Develop data-taking strategies that are easily implemented across all environments.
Conduct FBAs, develop educational and behavioral programs as well as train and supervise staff responsible for program implementation.
Coordinate with Director of Special Services a schedule of students to be reviewed for additional support.
Provide support and supervision to any District COTAs.
Participate in presenting student progress to Director, Administrators, Staff and Parents.
Conduct ongoing, hands-on training for all team members.
Be familiar with various communication and assistive technology tools for students with a variety of disabilities.
Stay current in research trends in the fields of autism and neurological disorders.
Maintain current licensure and/or certification and work toward additional licenses or certifications where required or appropriate.
Attend students' IEP meetings as requested.
And any other duties needed to help PUSD fulfill its Vision and Mission.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan and integrates with a student's unique developmental status.
Knowledge and appreciation of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on a student's ability to participate in occupations.
Knowledge and use of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice to guide intervention decisions.
Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
Ability to gather and assess outcomes program evaluation data and to use to modify services at the programmatic level.
Qualifications & Requirements
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Arizona Occupational Therapist License
Preferred: Experience working with students in a school setting
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the use of strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job; sit, stand and walk for required periods of time; speak and hear; use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision; communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication; reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls.
Work Environment
The position is exposed to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses; occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions; exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities; exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment; function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Worksite address
prescott, AZ, 86304, US
Who can apply
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