24/25 SY Occupational Therapist

5 months ago

Surprise, United States Dysart Unified School District Full time
REPORTS TO

Director, Exceptional Student Services

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Exceptional Student Services

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

197

GRADE

OT/PT Salary Schedule

APPROVED

REVISED

03/12/2024

SUMMARY: Develops, plans and implements appropriate occupational therapy programs for identified students in the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conducts screening and assessments, interprets results to MET/IEP Team, to include teacher, parent/guardian, and other related service providers, and writes appropriate recommendation reports.
  • Participates in the Child Find process as appropriate.
  • Evaluates students using appropriately conveyed information with parents and school teams.
  • Interprets assessment findings and appropriately conveys information to parents and school terms.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs and/or 504 plans for all students in need of occupational therapy services.
  • Provides direct services to student as indicated on specific IEPs and 504 Plans.
  • Recommends and assists with procurement of therapeutic equipment and materials, based on student needs and designs specialized equipment as needed.
  • Trains school staff as needed in use of OT provided tools/strategies to support access and participation.
  • Consults with school staff, parents and agencies regarding student needs, progress, and instructional modifications and/or accommodations.
  • Supports activities of teachers, COTA, if assigned, and classroom aides, as possible. Maintains student services, administrative and other department records in accordance with the Arizona Occupational Therapy Practice Act as well as school district, State and Federal policies.
  • Evaluates and reports on student progress.
  • Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
  • Communicates and consults with school staff, parents/guardians, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals effectively, both orally and in written form.
  • Participates in professional growth activities.
  • Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
  • Current Arizona Occupational Therapist License.
  • Bachelor's degree in the area of occupational therapy.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Sensory Integration Certification preferred.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)
  • Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment. Proof of current auto liability insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Personal transportation for job-related travel.
EXPERIENCE:
  • Completion of six (6) months of supervised clinical affiliations.
  • Two (2) years of pediatric clinical or elementary school experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Medical/surgical/pediatric information and indications for occupational therapy treatment.
  • Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
  • Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
  • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
  • Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
  • Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
  • Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
SKILL IN:
  • Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
  • Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
  • Maintaining and updating documentation.
  • Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information.
  • Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
  • Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
  • Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.
  • Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

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