OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

2 weeks ago

South Holland IL USA, United States Illinois Association Of School Full time
Duties

* Cooperates and communicates within HIPPA/FERPA Guidelines with the

child's parents and health/ medical coordinators for consistency in planning and therapy evaluation and to procure current annual prescriptions for treatment.

* Plans and implements therapy programs to meet student needs and IEP

goals.

* Plans a system to collect and records meaningful data on therapy programming.
* Demonstrates flexibility and organization in program
* Methods
* Facilitates a variety of therapeutic methods conducive to student
* Utilizes evidence based practice for development and implementation of individualized programs and
* Monitors and evaluates therapy programs using observation, data and pre-

and post-treatment and cross-treatment assessment comparisons.

* Provides a motivating, innovative and resourceful therapeutic
* Incorporates adaptations and strategies pertinent to the disabling
* Incorporates appropriate proactive and preventative behavior management practices and practices that diminish the behavioral actions of
* Consults with all members of the educational team inclusive of family, regarding student needs and
* Knowledge of Subject Matter
* School Based occupational therapy addresses purposeful, goal directed activities to improve school function within the educational environment in the following areas:
* Postural stability
* Tone management
* Fine motor skills
* Visual perception and integration
* Activities of Daily Living
* Motor planning
* Balance/ Coordination
* Sensory processing
* Self-help activities
* Social and play activities
* Environmental adaptations
* Use of assistive devices
* Positioning
* Orthotic management
* Adaptive equipment needs

* Displays knowledge of development and disabling conditions and their impact on learning and family
* Exhibits current knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations and ECHO policies and
* Displays practice in keeping within the guidelines of ethical practice as described in the Illinois Practice Act and the American Occupational Therapy
* Demonstrates knowledge and ability to present pertinent information on

therapy related topics in trainings for peers, educational teams and family members in formal and informal ways.

* Exhibits ability for writing professional reports, case studies, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), case logs, and other child and family
* Management
* Develops plans and scheduling options for individual and group
* Integrates therapy goals and objectives within the student's selected
* Works within ECHO Program guidelines to order appropriate materials and

equipment and utilizes and maintains those items appropriately.

* Communicates as assigned for informing districts of their student's needs or specific aspects of their educational
* Organizes and maintains complete and correct student records as required by law, the student's district, by ECHO policy and administrative
* Provides competent supervision for COTA and/ or occupational therapy interns (when applicable) in keeping with the practice act and

school/ caseload requirements.

* Organizes physical environment conducive to learning.
* Handles emergencies in an organized manner in keeping with ECHO policies and procedures and program
* Acts in accord with the ECHO Policy and Procedure
* Transitions students through activities within the classroom and school
* Develops and manages formal and informal communication systems with parents, professional and paraprofessional staff, and community and agency
* Professional Conduct
* Relates to feedback/ constructive criticism, utilizing problem-solving
* Demonstrates self-directed professional study via participation in workshops, in-services and available course
* Negotiates professional growth with the ECHO direct supervisor
* Attends and participates in appropriate program staff
* Attends and participates in appropriate student related
* Exhibits ethical
* Performs additional duties, as
* Completes reports and makes recommendations within ECHO
* Develops and adheres to a daily
* Utilizes current assessment tools and
* Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

* Registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
* Illinois License in Occupational Therapy.
* Certification with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
* Working knowledge of general child development including motor, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and visual perceptual development with relationship to impeding disabilities.
* Working knowledge of environmental adaptations, assistive technology, and modifications for access to curriculum.
* Commitment to trans-disciplinary approaches.
* Ability to physically manage and lift students for a prolonged period. This would include bending, stooping, pushing and standing, and repetitive lifting of students who are in excess of 50 pounds.

Salary/Benefits

PER CBA

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

echoja.org

School District

http://ECHOJA.ORG

City Website

South Holland

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

1/1/2024

Start Date

N/A

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