Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Department: Student Services
Program: Special Education
Location:Knott Creek & Burlingame Creek Schools
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Classification/Range: Licensed Represented
Schedule: 200days per year/8 hours per day
Interview Timeline:Interviews offered on a rolling basis
Anticipated Start Date:As soon as possible
POSITION PURPOSE:
To assess and identify fine motor and functional skills in students grades K12. This position identifies educationallyrelevant accommodations and adaptations in and out of the classroom. The Occupational Therapist develops and implements instructional and therapeutic interventions as indicated.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assess evaluate and analyze students ability to access the natural or educational environment for learning.
- Determine level of service based upon current assessment(s).
- Draft and implement Individual Education Program (IEP) based upon student needs.
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in planning and implementing student programs.
- Participate in decisions about the need for occupational therapy services development of functional measurable goals and determine which educational or developmental goals occupational therapy will support.
- Schedule instruction and/or occupational therapy to coordinate with classroom activities and services from other disciplines.
- Determines the types frequency and duration of interventions as well as accommodations and modifications of the environment.
- Direct intervention with the child present individually or in groups.
- Review the intervention plan on an ongoing basis and dependent on the childs response modify as needed.
- Prepare specialized materials and devices.
- Document student progress and monitor student performance.
- Delegate and direct the activities or techniques of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Act as a liaison with related professionals parents and/or agencies to coordinate student services.
- Attend required meetings.
- Maintain records and write reports.
- Act as a resource person in the area of occupational therapy services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or which are indicated to assure the physical and emotional wellbeing of students.
- Adhere to policies of the district and procedures of the department and/or section.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:
Equity: Lead and support regional equity initiatives
Vision: Lead with vision followthrough and student focus.
Trust: Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness.
Communication: Communicate in an inclusive effective and collaborative manner.
Personal Qualities: Be respectful excel in customer service caring humble and courageous.
Agencywide perspective: Be involved in and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD programs and services.
Attendance: Daily and consistent attendance and puncuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students peers and programming outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality
- Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task except for temporary disability.
- Valid drivers license and vehicle available.
- Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factors guidelines (up to 60 pounds maximum without additional support). Exact lifting requirements will vary based upon student weight tone and transfer positions/space.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Fluent in reading writing and speak of nonEnglish language(s)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited college of Occupational Therapy.
- License to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Oregon
- At least two years of experience working as an occupational therapist in a school or clinical setting
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a school and office setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factors guidelines (up to 60 pounds maximum without additional support). Exact lifting requirements will vary based upon student weight tone and transfer positions/space. Frequent typing writing standing and walking.
BENEFITS:
- District pays full medical dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and are two medical insurance plan options:
- Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Moda or Kaiser
- OptOut option
- MESD pays employees full 6 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution
- Paid holidays sick leave and personal time off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
This position is subject to board policies administrative rules and procedures department regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position does not carry administrative authority. All commitments outside of authorized programs and services are subject to prior approval by the supervisor of this position.
NOTE: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MESD recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of MESD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin marital status age veterans status genetic information or disability in any educational programs activities or employment.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
