Are you interested in making a significant impact in students lives Would you like to be part of a team that is committed to do whatever it takes to make every student successful Gem Prep is seeking an entrepreneurial spirit who is committed to excellence and has a desire to join a fastgrowing Prep is a K 12 college preparatory school. At least sixty percent of Gem Prep students will graduate high school with an associates degree and the remainder will graduate with at least 18 college credits. During the elementary years Gem Prep believes in building a strong academic foundation to prepare students for the rigorous learning environment in grades Prep views itself as a catalyst for changing K12 education in Idaho with an impact that extends beyond our schools to benefit students throughout the state. Our focus is to improve postsecondary preparedness and achievement for all students. Gem Prep Schools are part of the Gem Innovation Schools organization that serves K12 students throughout Idaho operating four charter schools in Nampa Meridian Twin Falls and Pocatello and a statewide virtual school. more Prep students develop the following competencies by the time they graduate high school. Gem Prep staff are expected to possess each of these same SelfDirected and SelfDisciplinedCreative ProblemSolverSkilled Communicator and CollaboratorSUMMARY:Assist Schoolbased therapists with students fine motor and skill development removing barriers from students ability to learn and increase their independence within a school environment and educating school personnel about accommodations adaptive tools and strategies required for students with disabilities. ***Please note this posting is for the 2526 school year***RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise and interact with assigned in the assessment of students level of functioning and need for in the development of an Individual Education Program (IEP) for student in occupational therapy and participate in IEP meetings with parents at the direction of the closely with the Occupational Therapist coworkers students parents building staff district staff etc. to foster a consistent structured supportive the designed occupational therapy program so that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy and goals of the districtAssist with completing progress reports for each student in the program as directedAssist with completing appropriate reports for special education and Medicaid as directedParticipate in training specific to the other duties as required by the occupational therapist or education : Graduate of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. Candidates will hold or be eligible to hold an Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate (COTA) by start date of JobWORKING AT GEM PREP:Gem Prep focuses on hiring and developing great employees with high expectations and provides robust support to meet those expectations. Gem Prep expects the following:Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient measurable and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are . We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching achieving success for every student. We believe that todays students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not . We are truthful fair and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of . If you are humble and teachable this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our . We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working is done without regard to race color religion national origin sex age or disability. In addition preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and Innovation Schools is aDRUG FREE is a condition of employment with Gem Innovation Schools that employees comply with this policy.I declare that all of the information provided in seeking a position with Gem Innovation Schools is true and correct. I understand that should an investigation disclose untruthful or misleading answers my application may be rejected my name removed from consideration or my employment with Gem Innovation Schools terminated.