Part Time Occupational Therapist
Part Time Occupational Therapist
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22-07-2025
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22-07-2025
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Burr and Burton Academy is seeking an .33 FTE Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year. Since its founding in 1829 Burr and Burton has been an independent Vermont high school that serves the public. It serves as the local high school for area students while also attracting students from overseas. Situated at the foot of Mt. Equinox and overlooking picturesque Manchester Village Burr and Burton is a school with a proud tradition of educating students of diverse backgrounds and talents in a supportive and caring environment. The Occupational Therapist as a member of the educational team provides related services to children determined in need for the purposes of accessing their educational program. The occupational therapist develops implements and coordinates an occupational therapy program; providing screening evaluation and intervention Duties and Responsibilities Assesses students fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor hand functions motor coordination sensory development muscle strength etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment appropriate assistive devices and/or school placement to help children meet their educational goalsInterprets assessment findings medical reports and evaluations from other professionals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that Individual Education Plans (IEP) are appropriate. Develops IEPs interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of remediating students functional motor skill deficits as they relate to accessing their IEP making accommodations modifying materials and equipment teaching compensatory strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and to help children meet their educational goals. Provides direct occupational therapy service and consultation for the purpose of developing students functional motor self-regulation and daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives and to help children meet their educational goals. Identifies environmental barriers and appropriate solutions for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology. Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving IEP with students teachers parents team members other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing information developing plans for services making recommendations and/or coordinating occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines and to help children meet their educational the work of support staff (e.g. teachers paraeducators and tutors) for the purpose of providing guidance supervising the implementation of programs and ensuring that IEP goals and objectives are achieved. Instructs students staff and parents for the purpose of providing information on medical/behavioral attributes use of assistive devices sensory processing abilities and/or implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations and to help children meet their educational goals. Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents teachers physicians administration team members maintenance personnel other professionals etc.) for the purpose of student assessment program development and maintenance sharing information addressing concerns resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established special education to inquiries (e.g. parents teachers staff students etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate. Prepares necessary written materials (e.g. activity logs evaluations progress notes correspondence memos Medicaid billings etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information and to help children meet their educational goals. Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports activity logs billing information treatment plans IEPs etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance. Participates in meetings workshops and seminars (e.g. training IEP team meetings etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information. Researches resources and methods (e.g. evidence based intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach to assess and address students functional and educational goals and needs. Performs site visits at multiple work sites for the purpose of assessing student needs implementing educational programs and providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required and to help children meet their educational goals. Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work Knowledge & SkillsMust hold a valid Occupational Therapy license in the State of VermontMinimum of Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy or other appropriate discipline plus 3-5 years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are candidates should submit a personal statement resume and three references (preferably in a single pdf document) to Jan Hughes Assistant to the Dean of Student Accessibility Services at Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. The posting will be removed from the schools website once the position is filled.
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