Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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01-06-2025
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01-06-2025
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Westminster Public Schools seeks an Occupation Therapist. Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Denver Westminster Public Schools is a culturally and ethnically diverse school district that offers a friendly work environment a very competitive salary and benefits. Teachers beginning salary starts at $62763 per year. The beginning salary for teachers with an MA degree is $69818 per year. Top-earning teachers may earn up to $100000 per more information or to apply please visit our website at or contact HR at or 720.542.5026 or at 6933 Raleigh St. Westminster CO 80030. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to QUALIFICATIONS:*Valid CO Special Services license as an Occupational Therapist.*Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB)*At least one (1) year of experience working as a school-based OT desired*Understands the intellectual sensory and physical development of children and young adults *Excellent oral/written communication and collaboration skills*Strong organizational and time-management skills*Experience working with assistive technology and/or sensory-related issues desired*Is current with professional theory and practices in the field of occupational therapy: Theory of physical and mental rehabilitation underlying the practices of OT. Principles methods and objectives of OT treatment services techniques of skeletal anatomy neuromuscular function and dysfunction kinesiology and OT modalities*Knowledge for identifying and analyzing areas of developmental sensory-motor dysfunction*Demonstrates knowledge of the special education process including but not limited to student evaluation IEP development and student progress monitoring*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired (e.g. bilingual skills diverse experiences etc.) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*To provide professional consultation services and professional development for teachers and other staff members on recommendations for best practices in occupational therapy.*To provide direct occupational therapy services as identified by students IEP/504 plan to improve access to educational environments.*To administer OT assessments to determine a students level of functioning relative to their age in the areas of fine/gross motor skills development sensory motor integration self-care and activities for daily write assessment reports that identify the students needs and proposed treatment strategies as well as for purposes of IEP development.*To plan and work collaboratively within the districts Motor Team (including the Physical Therapist).*To communicate with families of students who have an OT treatment program for home-based follow through if needed*To administer OT programs as needed in terms of equipment recommendations and other relevant educational materials.*To adapt equipment to assure proper positioning and to enhance functional performance of the student.*To help support the Districts competency-based educational model as it relates to the role of an OT.*To perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Integrated Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status veteran status age or disability or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination please contact the Chief of Staff 6933 Raleigh Street Westminster CO 80030 phone: email: Although the position is based at a school/department the employer is Westminster Public Schools.
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