Constellation Schools - Occupational Therapist LorainElyria SY 25-26
Constellation Schools - Occupational Therapist LorainElyria SY 25-26
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About the Team
Constellation Schools are seeking a highlyqualified Occupational Therapist in Lorain/Elyria Ohio.
The Occupational Therapist assesses students functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying environment barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility program development and student placement; and providing direction to appropriate personnel.
About the Opportunity:
Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include:
- Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
- Assesses students fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptualmotor hand functions motor coordination sensory development muscle strength etc. for the purpose of determining and developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment appropriate assistive devices and/or curriculum access.
- Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents teachers physicians administration maintenance personnel team members other professionals etc. for the purpose of communicating information resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Consults with teachers parents other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information developing plans for services making recommendations and/or coordinating services.
- Develops treatment plans interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provides direction to Educational Assistants to ensure program objectives are achieved.
- Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate technology and assistive equipment.
- Interprets medical and academic reports in order to ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
- Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports activity logs treatment plans etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. training workshops seminars IEPs team meetings etc..
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs correspondence memos treatment plans evaluations reports etc.
- Provides direct occupational therapy services for the purpose of developing students daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
- May provide services at multiple work sites.
- Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc. in order to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students functional goals.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents teachers staff students etc..
- Screens students in order to assess the need for further individualized evaluation.
- Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
About You:
- Ohio State Board license as an Occupational Therapist required.
- ODE license as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Experience as an occupational therapist in school system or other pediatric practice setting preferred.
- Knowledge of human development throughout the life span and integrates with students unique developmental status.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the influence of disabilities sociocultural and socioeconomic factors on students 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.
- Ability to maintain current reporting documentation scheduling and billing in accordance with professional standards state and local guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
- Ability to determine the need for an occupational therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student.
- Ability to interpret the evaluation data and write a comprehensive report that reflects strengths and barriers to students participation and occupational performance.
- Ability to participate collaboratively with multidisciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education Programs to meet student needs.
- Ability to develop occupationally based intervention plans based on evaluation information.
- Ability to provide evidence based occupational therapy intervention to improve students performance skills and participation.
- Ability to adapt and modify environments equipment and materials including assistive technology.
- Ability to plan coordinate and conduct continuing education for educational personnel parents and students.
- Ability to use professional literature evidence based research and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
- Ability to provide legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
About Us:
History
Founded in 2001 Constellation Schools grew out of a communitys desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills character education and socialemotional learning. Over the years Constellation Schools garnered many awards including the US Department of Educations Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today Constellation Schools comprise of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools one of the nations leading charter school management companies.
Mission & Vision
Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.
- Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence
- Teachers are inspiring compassionate and committed to the success of every student
- Students are actively engaged lifelong global learners on the path to becoming responsible compassionate and involved world citizens
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee spouse child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits stay well & thrive
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary shortterm disability insurance
- Voluntary longterm disability insurance
Career benefits keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4000 instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a persons race color religious creed sex national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy childbirth physical disability mental and/or intellectual disability age military status veteran status (including protected veterans) marital status registered domestic partner or civil union status familial status gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression) medical condition genetic information sexual orientation or any other protected status except where a reasonable bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Employment Type
Full Time
