Occupation Therapist

4 weeks ago

Fort Wright, United States Kenton County School District Full time
Position Type:
Certified - Professional/District Wide

Date Posted:
5/23/2024

Location:
Special Education Department

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
until filled
  • Internal Transfer Deadline: May 28, 2024
TITLE: Occupational Therapist, Registered

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Hold an entry-level bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from a regionally accredited occupational therapy program as verified by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
    1. As of January 2007, all entry-level programs will be at the post-baccalaureate level
  2. Pass the occupational therapy registration examination and hold a current, active Kentucky license to practice as issued by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy
    1. License must be renewed annually, before October 31, with payment of a renewal fee and evidence of the required 12 continuing competency units

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education, or designee

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: The occupational therapist is responsible for assessment, planning, and goal development, as well as facilitating access to curricular and extracurricular activities for all students through supports, design planning and other methods. Additionally, they play a role in training parents, other staff members, and caregivers regarding educating students with diverse learning needs (AOTA, 2004).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Suggest and employ strategies, adaptations, modifications and/or assistive technology to reduce barriers that limit student participation and increase success throughout the school day
  2. Select and administer appropriate assessment tools and interpret/report evaluation results correctly including functional performance of students within the school environment and educational relevance of assessment information
  3. Analyze what a student needs to participate successfully in a school setting by assessing areas of occupation, and the combined influence of individual characteristics, performance skills, performance patterns, (e.g. routines, habits, and roles), the educational context, and specific activity demands
  4. Exemplify knowledge of current federal/state/district policies and procedures pertaining to special education and due process requirements
  5. Train parents and school staff in activities and accommodations to be implemented throughout the student's day
  6. Observe and critically analyze student performance and responses that prevent the student from benefiting from his/her educational program
  7. Identify, select, and adapt special materials and equipment to enhance the student's benefit from his/her educational program
  8. Identify and optimize natural opportunities for embedding skills during daily routines
  9. Collaborate and coordinate with teachers for needed change in instructional strategies and learning environment for students on caseload and for RTI interventions
  10. Document all treatment sessions, consultation sessions, evaluations into record keeping files as directed by the district supervisor
  11. To comply with KCBE (Kenton County Board of Education) policy and procedures including protecting confidentiality of students
  12. To promptly submit all administrative reports and forms by the deadline stipulated
  13. Keep current with all educational developments and practices related to assignment
  14. Attend and/or presides over all required meetings and other meetings as the supervisor designates
  15. Maintain regular attendance
  16. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Days per fiscal year: 192 Days
  • Salary Schedule: Bachelors - S7, Masters - S9 on Classified Professional Salary Schedule
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt

EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education or designee

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