Occupational Therapist-Substitute

Occupational Therapist Substitute

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION OVERVIEW

Special School Districts (SSD) occupational therapists (OTs) are committed to identifying specific barriers in the development process and providing intervention programs that support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. You will champion our mission by being an expert problem solver ensuring all students have an established foundation of strategies that support the goals of their individualized education plan and fortify their access to general and special education.

You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSDs core values of equity commitment and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility and for that commitment to be evident in their work.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates students for physical limitations developmental delays sensory-motor dysfunction perceptual-motor abilities self-help skills functional daily living skill and adaptive equipment needs
• Develops and administers educational programs based on evaluation results
• Interprets test and diagnostic findings to parents teachers students and other entitled parties
• Provides training for educational staff and supervises programs conducted by educational staff
• Recommends or fabricates adaptive equipment for ADL (activities of daily living) needs communication and individualized classroom seating
• Monitors utilization of prosthetics orthotics and adaptive appliances
• Provides home programs for parents/guardians when appropriate
• Participates in district and/or special interest meetings as appropriate
• Participates in continuing education and professional conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current treatment methods
• Assists with orientation of new staff members
• Maintains student records; prepares progress reports on student performance; prepares other reports as requested
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies; submits requisitions as needed

Collaboration

• Participates in staffing building meetings parent programs and conferences; maintains professional relationships with students colleagues parents and the general public
• Supervises occupational (COTA) therapy assistants and clinical students Serves on committees making recommendations to department head

Compliance

• Attends IEP and other student conferences when possible and develops individualized goals and objectives for assigned students
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors masters or clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy required
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based occupational therapy preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Missouri Occupational License required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to collect and graph skill programming and behavior data add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions decimals and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem-solve and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral diagram form.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate stand move and walk at a brisk pace sit and use hands and arms to handle feel and reach. The position requires the ability to accompany students anywhere on school premises. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel

and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Additionally the employee must be physically able to implement all Board of Education Policies District procedures and to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and techniques. The employee must be physically able to react and intervene quickly during crisis situations such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement physical altercations involving students or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety. Yearly NCI training with participation in physical intervention strategies is a requirement for the job.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EEOC STATEMENT

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation military/veteran status gender identity gender expression ancestry genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation please contact our ADA Coordinator at .

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary $42.00/hr

EVALUATION

The employee will be evaluated periodically.

Board Approved Date: September 2002

Revised: August 2013 June 2018 April 2021 August 2022