Occupational Therapist
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JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
DEPARTMENT: Specialist Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Professional Salary Schedule
for the 2025-26 school year
SUMMARY: Provides the District with an occupational therapy services geared to assist special needs students to ensure a positive learning environment that enables these students to benefit from the instructional program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses students requiring occupational therapy and determines the evaluation information to be collected and the methods and instruments to be used to best meet each students individual needs
Administers assessment tools and data collection procedures
Contributes to the IEP process and assists in writing goals and objectives related to specialized instruction for each student requiring occupational therapy; attends and contributes to IEP meetings for identified students
Develops and coordinates intervention plans when necessary
Implements intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others such as teachers and/or other specialists
Monitors each students response to their specific intervention plan and modifies the plan as needed
Communicates and collaborates with other education team members family members or other identified caregivers
Maintains records required by all relevant regulatory agencies and the school system
Updates at least annually IEP goals and objectives and the evaluation of the students current status
Provides supervision Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in accordance with the COTAs level of skill and role performance
Provides functional supervision to co-workers in areas of expertise and experience
Assists the District in providing an effective learning environment
Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
May travel to different campuses to provide occupational therapy services to identified special needs students
Completes all applicable Medicaid Direct Service reimbursement claims paperwork and submits on a monthly basis
Assists in special class presentations field trips and activities as requested
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of disabling conditions that occur before and after birth as well as the effects on students as related to educational performance
Ability to operate standard classroom related learning tools and equipment including occupational therapy related equipment.
Knowledge of data usage including research collection analysis synthesis interpretation and reporting.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff students parents and community members
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws district procedures and Board policies
Ability to handle confrontation and conflict in a professional manner
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience:
Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
Current Arizona state Occupational Therapist license
Pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit stand bend stoop kneel and walk. The employee may be required to move twenty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to fifty pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor school environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Contact with employees students and public.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned
Employment Type
Full Time
