DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Primary Function
The Occupational Therapist evaluates student performance in the context of access to the educational program and the impact on learning develops goals and objectives for consideration by Individualized Education Program (IEP) team develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans and maintains appropriate documentation collects data and prepares formal reports.
Directly Reports to
Occupational Therapist Supervisor or designee
Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate students functional performance in activities that are meaningful curriculum oriented and applicable to daily life routines.
Identify students abilities and educational developmental or functional needs with the Student Success Team (SST). Section 504 Team or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.
Develop an intervention plan that supports the students goals objectives/outcomes and implements this plan in the least restrictive environment.
Coordinate the implementation of goals/outcomes with the students team.
Document findings actions taken and/or recommendations made regarding areas of service and maintain records as required by California and Federal law and identified by program needs.
Assist in the development of student transition plans programs and goals.
Collect and maintain data supporting therapy intervention plans towards goals and objectives.
Develop and implement training opportunities and in-services for educational staff parents and administrators.
May supervise and evaluate the work of others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Typical development of children.
- Occupational Therapy techniques commonly used in the educational system.
- Best practices by school based therapists.
Ability to:
- Plan organize and conduct an occupational therapy program for physically cognitively and/or emotionally involved children with consideration of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act No Child Left Behind Act the Occupational Therapist Practice Act and Section 504.
- Consultation regarding questions inquiries and concerns from parents students teachers and representatives from other school districts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Read and understand referrals from education staff as well as other printed and written material.
- Work independently.
- Perform integrated therapy with other Designated Instruction Service (DIS) team members.
- Physical capacity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education Training and Experience
Certified with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) graduation from an accredited school by the Council for Occupational Therapy Education and licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (as of January 2002). One year experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a pediatric setting.
Licenses
Valid California Drivers license.
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Board Approved May 27 2003
Management Range 7
Required Experience:
IC
DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTPrimary FunctionThe Occupational Therapist evaluates student performance in the context of access to the educational program and the impact on learning develops goals and objectives for consideration by Individualized Education Program (IEP) team d...
DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Primary Function
The Occupational Therapist evaluates student performance in the context of access to the educational program and the impact on learning develops goals and objectives for consideration by Individualized Education Program (IEP) team develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans and maintains appropriate documentation collects data and prepares formal reports.
Directly Reports to
Occupational Therapist Supervisor or designee
Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate students functional performance in activities that are meaningful curriculum oriented and applicable to daily life routines.
Identify students abilities and educational developmental or functional needs with the Student Success Team (SST). Section 504 Team or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.
Develop an intervention plan that supports the students goals objectives/outcomes and implements this plan in the least restrictive environment.
Coordinate the implementation of goals/outcomes with the students team.
Document findings actions taken and/or recommendations made regarding areas of service and maintain records as required by California and Federal law and identified by program needs.
Assist in the development of student transition plans programs and goals.
Collect and maintain data supporting therapy intervention plans towards goals and objectives.
Develop and implement training opportunities and in-services for educational staff parents and administrators.
May supervise and evaluate the work of others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Typical development of children.
- Occupational Therapy techniques commonly used in the educational system.
- Best practices by school based therapists.
Ability to:
- Plan organize and conduct an occupational therapy program for physically cognitively and/or emotionally involved children with consideration of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act No Child Left Behind Act the Occupational Therapist Practice Act and Section 504.
- Consultation regarding questions inquiries and concerns from parents students teachers and representatives from other school districts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Read and understand referrals from education staff as well as other printed and written material.
- Work independently.
- Perform integrated therapy with other Designated Instruction Service (DIS) team members.
- Physical capacity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education Training and Experience
Certified with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) graduation from an accredited school by the Council for Occupational Therapy Education and licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (as of January 2002). One year experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a pediatric setting.
Licenses
Valid California Drivers license.
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Board Approved May 27 2003
Management Range 7
Required Experience:
IC
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