Occupational Therapist
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USD 82620 - 128719
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
By 2025 KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful innovative and inclusive school system that provides joyful identityaffirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating nearly 7000 students and employing 1200 teachers leaders and staff members dedicated to our mission. As part of the KIPP networks 255 schools we share best practices and innovations with our peers across the city and country.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence equity and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous relevant and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators and support staff who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We are seeking an occupational therapist who is passionate about educational equity driven by student and family relationships and provides intentional support for their students.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
KIPP DC occupational therapists are responsible for delivering effective highquality interventions that are data driven. In addition the occupational therapist will be responsible for managing stakeholders throughout the special education process. The occupational therapist is an exempt role and will report directly to the student support campus director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Delivery: 70
- Provide targeted evidencebased therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment
- Develop occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results
- Conduct occupational evaluations
Stakeholder Management: 20
- Participate in case conferences to discuss student goals and plans
- Collaborate with the student support services team to ensure understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs through evaluation educational program planning and service deliver
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results integrate findings with other disciplines offer recommendations and develop individualized education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals
- Provide continuing education and inservice training for educational personnel parents and community based service providers
- Serve as a fulltime and engaged member of KIPP DCs staff including activities like attendance to teacher/staff meetings accompanying students on field lessons assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DCs mission.
School and Community Support: 10
- Implements the schoolwide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
- Exhibits positive rapport with students
- Creates and fosters a positive learning environment
- Establishes and maintains strong communication lines with all parents
- Available for Open Houses ParentTeacher Conferences and other events involving parents outside of normal operating hours
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree (required)
Candidates should have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements (required)
Two years of experience as an occupational therapist preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting (preferred)
Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities (required)
Experience working in a public school (preferred)
Experience working in an urban school (preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
A deep commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators
Flexible and enthusiastic
Compensation & Benefits:
- When it comes to compensation at KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Occupational Therapist salaries are exempt and start at $82620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. Occupational Therapists can earn up to $4000 in renewal addons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3 employer contribution and a 3 match with vesting after three years.
- Currently individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days 12 paid holidays paid Thanksgiving week break winter break spring break and summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
- All employees who use public transit through WMATA are eligible for pretax deductions for transportation costs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legallyrecognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DCs nondiscrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
