Occupational Therapist serving Brighton Area SchoolsFowlerville Community SchoolsPathway School 25-26 School Year
Occupational Therapist serving Brighton Area SchoolsFowlerville Community SchoolsPathway School 25-26 School Year
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Job Description
Multiple Districts Full 1.0 FTE
Brighton Area Schools 3 days a week .6 FTE)
Fowlerville Community Schools 1 day a week .2 FTE)
Pathway Schools 1 day a week .2 FTE)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
As a SchoolBased Occupational Therapist you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic social and emotional development of students by addressing their unique needs related to movement function and sensory processing. Working within the educational setting you will collaborate with teachers administrators parents and other professionals to create inclusive environments where all students can thrive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assess children with developmental concerns in areas that include selfhelp functional mobility environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment positioning motor functions sensory processing and prevocation/vocational skills.
- Consult with staff and provide early intervening services through multitiered systems of support (MTSS) within local schools.
- Collaborate with parents and school staff to implement evidencebased strategies to support students daily activities.
- Participate regularly on teams to resolve problems and analyze student and buildinglevel data.
- Serve on multidisciplinary evaluation teams to complete evaluations to identify whether students are eligible for special education services.
- Design individualized therapy programs for each IDEAeligible student in the least restrictive environment based on a comprehensive evaluation.
- Provide training to the appropriate persons to ensure transfer and generalization of therapy goals across multiple settings (e.g. school home etc..
- Complete IEPs and other required paperwork in accordance with timelines.
- Maintain records and complete billing activities associated with Medicaid SchoolBased Services.
- Regularly document and monitor student progress toward therapy goals and objectives.
- Assist in proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists within the community.
- Evaluate students functioning for adaptive technology and recommend adaptive equipment.
- Participate in regular professional learning opportunities to stay abreast of current researchbased practices within the field.
- Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of COTAs if applicable.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise students.
REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Masters degree from an approved occupational therapy program.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Occupational Therapy License from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students peers parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students safety work output and wellbeing.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee is directly responsible for the safety wellbeing and work output of students. Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.
The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.
Employment Type
Full-Time
