Date Revised | May 2020 |
Status | Non- Exempt |
Salary Level | Classified Salary Schedule (F) |
Work Year | 10 months |
Qualifications | Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy preferred. Prior OT/PT experience desirable Ability to communicate and work well with children with disabilities and educational staff Bilingual in Navajo and English preferred Required to assist students with restricted mobility AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card |
Job Goal | To provide support to licensed occupational or physical therapist; to enhance the rehabilitation of Special Education students through individualized assistance. |
Essential Duties | Assists with preparation of materials that enhance OTor PT therapy. Assists with preparation of the physical environment and specialized equipment that address the special needs of students. Assists with planning appropriate individual or group therapy programs for all Special Education children. Assists with student records/special reports. Implements individual therapy and specialized assistance for students as specified in IEPs. Participates in activities that will develop positive interaction in the rehabilitative process. Participates in in-service as required by the Special Education Department. Maintains attendance and documents student progress using lessons plans student logs activity record sheets etc. Attends Multidisciplinary staffing and parent conferences. Always maintains a confidential professional attitude in working with disabled children their parents educational staff and community resources. Take responsibility for OT PT and Speech equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by Therapists or Director of Special Education. |
Physical Effort | Occasional stooping bending and/ lifting |
Working Environment | Normal school conditions Therapy room with pecialized equipment |
Supervision Given | None |
Supervision Received | Exceptional Student Services Director |
Required Experience:
IC