Occupational Therapist 1.0 FTE - CL#20 school year

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of the Director of Special Programs, provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students with various disabilities in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS An employee in this class collaborates as a member of the educational team and is expected to handle a variety of assignments that relate to individual students' specialized needs and related disabilities. They are expected to work independently with the students on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. The occupational therapist has a broad scope of evaluative tasks in the development, planning and assessment of therapy programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses students' abilities and performance in activities that are related to the curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living. Identifies and documents students' educational/developmental/functional needs with the IEP team. Develops, coordinates and implements individual occupational therapy intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives. Designs, plans and executes group occupational therapy plans which support the specialized instructional setting. Assists with the development of students' transition plans, programs and goals. Records assessments, actions taken and recommendations made regarding areas of service as required by law, board policies, administrative regulations and the Special Education Department. Schedules, plans and provides occupational therapy programs for students with physical limitations, orthopedic impairments and/or other areas of concern for the purpose of aiding the students' physical rehabilitation in accordance with IEP goals. Recommends, designs and creates adaptive equipment. Trains and serves as a consultant to program staff in areas such as sensory motor, sensory stimulation and body awareness, fine motor and gross motor skills and other areas within the therapist's area of expertise. Demonstrates appropriate activities for students to program staff. Provides consultative services to parents, students, teachers and program staff in implementing the student's IEP. Responds to inquiries and concerns which arise from parents, students, teachers and staff. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: Child development, neuromuscular function/dysfunction, sensory motor integration, kinesiology, skeletal anatomy and basic pathology related to orthopedic disabilities. Individual and group occupational therapy techniques commonly used for students with special needs. Principles, methods and equipment used in occupational therapy. Educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment. Generally accepted standards of health and sanitation. Case management principles. Record keeping practices and procedures. ABILITY TO: Develop, plan and implement an educationally related occupational therapy program for students with various disabilities. Assess individual students and develop appropriate intervention which includes goals/objectives of IEP team. Explain and provide training on occupational therapy and how educational assistance is provided. Provide consultation to general and special education staff, parents and students. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, staff and community agencies. Plan and organize work. Maintain accurate records and files. Work confidentially with discretion. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association and registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities and in an educational setting is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid California driver's license needed to drive a vehicle to conduct work Requirements / Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association and registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities and in an educational setting is preferred but not required. Please complete the Edjoin application, and include a letter of introduction, resume, and 3 letters of reference which must be written within the last 2 years. One should be from a supervisor or equivalent. Comments and Other Information If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at BELMONT-REDWOOD SHORES SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: BRSSD Title IX Compliance Officer: Julie Eastburn, Director, Human Resources/Administrative Services, , , 2960 Hallmark Dr., Belmont CA 94002 DECLARACIN DE NO DISCRIMINACIN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE BELMONT-REDWOOD SHORES: El Distrito Escolar de Belmont-Redwood Shores no permite discriminacin, intimidacin, acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual) o bullying basado en raza, color, ascendencia, nacionalidad/pas de origen, estatus de inmigracin, identificacin de grupo tnico/etnicidad, edad, religin, estatus matrimonial/embarazo/estatus de ser padre, discapacidad fsica o mental, sexo, orientacin sexual, genero, identidad de gnero, expresin de gnero, informacin gentica, informacin mdica o asociacin con personas o grupos de uno o ms de estas caractersticas actuales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, contacte a: Oficial de Cumplimiento de Titulo IX: Julie Eastburn, Directora, , , 2960 Hallmark Dr., Belmont CA 94002

Created: 2024-11-05