Occupational Therapist Grant Funded District Wide

3 weeks ago

Haverhill, United States Haverhill School District Full time
HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

ANTICIPATED OPENING

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Title of Position: CPPI GRANT FUNDED Related Service Provider- ITINERANT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SERVICING PRE K STUDENTS

Bilingual Preferred

Work Year: August - June

Effective Date of Employment: 2024-2025 School Year

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Student Support Services and indirect supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

The Occupational Therapist should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy, should have a Massachusetts Allied Health Occupational Therapy License, and should demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff and parents.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a unique grant funded position for an Occupational Therapist with early intervention and/or preschool experience. The Occupational Therapist will join a team of related service providers (PT, Speech Therapist and Developmental/Reading specialist) to support classrooms across several community partner preschool programs in Haverhill, MA. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required. In addition to supporting the developmental needs of all students in the classrooms, there is a small caseload of students requiring direct service and completion of necessary documentation. Travel is required between sites and there is a home office at one of the Haverhill preschools. There is a substantial amount of therapeutic/developmental equipment available to plan groups and sessions with.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsive Services
  1. Provide screening to identify children who may be in need of services.
  2. Provide diagnostic evaluations and implement treatment plans in relation to student need.
  3. Provide therapeutic services to students aged 3-6.
  4. Confer with teachers and staff members and offer suggestions/recommendations for implementation at preschool and/or home with follow-up support as needed.
  5. Assist the team to make necessary referrals for services from outside agencies.
  6. Educate parents in supporting their child's development and their knowledge of appropriate resources.
  7. Serve as a liason between home and school and community services when considerable follow-up is necessary.
  8. Act in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and policies with respect to confidentiality, suspected cases of abuse and threats of harm or violence.
Consultant
  1. Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement effective therapy and supports.
  2. Serve as a consultant to school staff members in the development of activities.
  3. Assume responsibility for goal writing and serving as liason for IEP's when identified.
  4. Provide inclusionary services.
  5. Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
  6. Partner with parents/guardians, teachers and mentors to assist students in utilizing and carrying out their plans.
  7. Consult and collaborate with school faculty, program coordinators, and parents/guardians to augment students' positive transitions from grade to grade and on to the public school system.
  8. Participate in an annual informal assessment to determine the degree to which the program of occupational therapy is being implemented and document progress.
  9. Participate effectively in I.E.P. meetings and parent conferences.
  10. Establish and maintain two-way communication with parents, students and other staff members in an honest, positive and constructive manner.
  11. Serve as a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
  12. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
Administrator
  1. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and Medicaid logs as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
  2. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
  3. Serve as a resource in developing proposals for grants related to Occupational Therapy.
  4. Attend departmental meetings
Professional Responsibilities
  1. Provide supervision of OTA's as assigned in accordance with the licensure laws governed by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions (259 CMR 1.00 through 5.00) N/A in grant position
  2. Fulfill the requirements of punctuality, reliability and responsibility with regard to school level and school district policies, procedures and regulations.
  3. Understand his or her legal responsibilities, as defined by state and federal laws and regulations and school district policy, i.e. acceptable use of internet, child abuse and neglect reporting, civil rights compliance, implantation of IEP's and 504 plans, student restraint, etc.
  4. Plan for and participate in professional improvement activities, i.e. courses, readings, in-service training, and conferences in the areas of Occupational Therapy, so as to maintain professional licensure.
  5. Maintain professional competence and remain current in issues of best practices in school based Occupational Therapy through in-service training activities provided by the district and other self-selected professional growth activities.
  6. Reflect critically upon his/her work and identifies areas for further professional development as part of the annual Summative Evaluation, completed by the Director of Special Education.
  7. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Director of Special Education and/or preschool director/ CPPI team.


Closing Date for Receipt

of Application: August 30, 2024

Applicant Tracking Posting #

Address all Applications and

Letter of Intent to:

Haverhill Public Schools

Human Resource Department

4 Summer Street - Room 104

Haverhill, MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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