Occupational Therapist

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Occupational Therapist
Hazel Park School District

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full approval/licensure from Michigans Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
• Significant experience and/or coursework in related fields.
• Related academic endorsements preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to evaluate students and prepare appropriate therapy plans.
• Provide staff and community resource specific to certification(s).
• Provide therapy as determined by IEP therapy plan or behavior intervention plan.
• Assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing/implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Determine appropriate treatment plans through documented evaluations and consultations.
• Provide training on use of necessary occupational therapy equipment and strategies as deemed appropriate.
• Carefully document all services provided in an effective and clear manner.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities and sensory strategies/interventions.
• Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rules and school policy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research theories and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

• Application Deadline: When Filled.
• All interested external applicants will need to complete the employment application.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation: In accordance with the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract @ hourly rate

Reports To: Director of Student Services.

The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race colorage sex national origin religion citizenship handicap height weight marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties maybe performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.