ESA Occupational Therapist (OT)

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IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule

Reports to: Directors of Special Education

Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The practice of Occupational Therapy uses activity and adapted surroundings to facilitate self-care activities motor performance and sensory-motor skills to facilitate the students independent functioning and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the students ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students identified and referred for assessment as having Occupational Therapy needs through the use of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process.

Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.

Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents.

Administer Occupational Therapy procedures and modalities as related to educational needs identified in the IEP which will achieve the goals of the program established for each student.

Monitor and attend to behavior of students during Occupational Therapy services.

Coordinate Occupational Therapy services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.

Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual group consultative) in cooperation with the student other school personnel and the students family.

Evaluates students in terms of planned goals revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation and provides students with feedback on their progress.

Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.

Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic Occupational Therapy equipment and supplies needed.

Continue professional educational development and participate in inservice activities for staff and support personnel.

Participate in policy formulation as it relates to Occupational Therapy services.

Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.

Maintain clean utilize and transport Occupational Therapy equipment used for students therapy.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited 4 year college.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students professional associates and patrons of the school district.
• Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions and Clover Park School District policies.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain/clean Occupational Therapy equipment.
• Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records.
• Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate.
• Ability to regularly lift and push/pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling school selections and assignments.
• Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.

Certification and Licenses

• Registered Occupational Therapist
• Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
• Valid Washington State Drivers License

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with youth aged 3 to 21.
• Working knowledge of computer software and ability to type at least 30 wpm.
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Willingness to participate in the educational preparation of students in professional and supportive levels of training in Occupational Therapy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed at a regular elementary or secondary school building; may be various locations on a daily or weekly basis. Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and cleaning chemicals and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms hands and fingers; lift and push/pull 40 pounds often; team lift 60 pounds occasionally; listen closely - more attentive than normal daily life frequently; and often bend stretch twist walk or reach requiring recurring physical activity requiring more than ordinary strength or effort are all required.

FLSA:Exempt

AFFILIATION: CPEA

JOB CLASS: Occupational Therapist

WORK YEAR: 183

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at