Occupational Therapist
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Licensed Occupational Therapist
Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student. Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse equitable and supportive environment.
We educate over 5600 students in 11 school buildings including Weymouth Early Childhood Center eight elementary schools (grades K-5) Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8) and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools we are committed to fostering curiosity celebrating diversity and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.
Summary:
Provides direct occupational therapy services for students with special education needs and coordinate individual programs with students staff administrators and parents.
Qualifications:
1. Hold appropriate license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals as an Occupational Therapist
2. Preferred Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
3. Experience in delivering occupational therapy services in the public school setting; and
4. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work educational experience school-level involvement and/or system-wide professional activities and the interview process.
Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate and assess students referred for special education eligibility determination
2. Develop and implement effective programs of intervention for students with special education needs
3. Develop IEP goals benchmarks and assessment methods to monitor a students progress in the educational area identified requiring intervention
4. Work collaboratively with all building liaisons principals and teachers to determine eligibility need for level and/or continuation of occupational therapy service
5. Carefully monitor student progress toward achievement of goals and effectively communicate to the TEAM termination of services where appropriate
6. Develop programs for efficiently delivering occupational therapy services and managing available resources
7. Keep thorough and confidential records for the individual students receiving occupational therapy
8. Consult with parents classroom teachers and other staff as needed
9. Participate at team meetings where students have been recommended for or are currently receiving occupational therapy services
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
