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Occupational Therapy Support Specialist

2 months ago

Walterboro, South Carolina, United States Colleton County School District Full time
Position Type:
Student Support Services

Location:
Office of Exceptional Learning
JOB PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, provides professional services to assist students in overcoming or compensating for deficiencies in physical performance areas and benefiting from special education services. Reports to the Director of Special Services and Occupational Therapist Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Evaluates referred students by assessing range of motion, muscle strength, tone, sensory systems, fine motor skills, self-help skills, oral-motor skills, and visual-perceptual skills as indicated.

- Administers standardized assessments as appropriate.

- Communicates evaluation outcomes to parents and educators.

- Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to develop individual strategies, accommodations, and the use of adaptive equipment.

- Plans, coordinates, and delivers occupational therapy treatment sessions based on evaluation findings and recommendations; instructs students in the proper use of adaptive equipment.

- Prepares and submits accurate documentation for all assigned cases; maintains daily progress notes, quarterly summaries of progress, and updates as required by law and District policy.

- Selects, orders, and maintains adaptive equipment tailored to individual student needs.

- Engages with school personnel and parents as necessary to discuss student progress and concerns.

- Participates as a member of the Assistive Technology Team as appropriate.

- Trains staff in effective intervention techniques with individual students.

- Assists in establishing transportation protocols for special needs students as appropriate; supervises the transportation of students to and from occupational therapy.

- Maintains awareness and expertise in current professional research, trends, and methodologies relevant to school physical therapy services; attends training, conferences, workshops, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.

- Responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from staff, parents, medical personnel, and students regarding physical therapy services.

- Prepares and/or processes evaluation reports, intervention plans, case notes, and other necessary documentation.

- Operates various equipment such as vehicles, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, and office technology including computers, printers, and audio-visual equipment; utilizes splints, braces, and other adaptive tools as needed.

- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals including supervisors, co-workers, other District/school administrators, students, parents, medical professionals, community agencies, vendors, and the general public.

- Performs routine administrative tasks as required, including preparing reports, copying and filing documents, answering telephones, and ordering supplies.

- Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires an Associate's Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited institution by the Commission of Accreditation of Therapy Education (CAPTE). Experience providing occupational therapy services, preferably in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a current, valid certification by the relevant Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners and a valid state driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
  1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
  2. Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
  3. Speak and hear.
  4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
  5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS
  1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
  2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
  3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
  4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

External applicants must complete a District application online.

Internal applicants must complete the internal application online and submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources.