Certified Occupational Therapist - Extended School Year

Eden Central School District•Eden, NY

19h

About The Position

Extended School Year - 3.5 hours daily Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Qualifications: Must possess New York State Certification as an Occupational Therapist High School Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree or above Experience working with the pediatric population Reports To: Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Administrator in building and classroom teacher(s) Performance and Responsibilities: Knowledge of handicapping conditions that occur before and after birth and their effects on the sensory, motor, psychosocial, and cognitive development of students with special needs. Knowledge of current federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures affecting occupational therapy services in school settings. Knowledge of the educational system and its critical components. Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relevant to providing occupational therapy services for children (infants through 21-year-olds) who have special needs. Select and administer appropriate assessment instruments and procedures taking into consideration a student’s age, developmental level, handicapping conditions and educational placement. Assess the functional performance of students with special needs within the school environment. Engage in consensual decision making as part of the IEP process. Interpret assessment results appropriately and use results to develop occupational therapy intervention plans. Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation. Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with education personnel, administrators, parents, and community members. Explain the role of occupational therapy within the school setting to education personnel, administrators, parents and community members. Document assessment and intervention results in the proper manner for a school setting and relate the information to the educational goals of the student. Development, implement, evaluate and modify accordingly an occupational therapy program within a school setting. Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to preschool, preschool to school, school to work). Supervise Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant. Maintain and authorize documentation for Medicaid eligible students.

Requirements

Must possess New York State Certification as an Occupational Therapist
High School Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree or above
Experience working with the pediatric population
Knowledge of handicapping conditions that occur before and after birth and their effects on the sensory, motor, psychosocial, and cognitive development of students with special needs.
Knowledge of current federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures affecting occupational therapy services in school settings.
Knowledge of the educational system and its critical components.
Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relevant to providing occupational therapy services for children (infants through 21-year-olds) who have special needs.

Responsibilities

Select and administer appropriate assessment instruments and procedures taking into consideration a student’s age, developmental level, handicapping conditions and educational placement.
Assess the functional performance of students with special needs within the school environment.
Engage in consensual decision making as part of the IEP process.
Interpret assessment results appropriately and use results to develop occupational therapy intervention plans.
Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation.
Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with education personnel, administrators, parents, and community members.
Explain the role of occupational therapy within the school setting to education personnel, administrators, parents and community members.
Document assessment and intervention results in the proper manner for a school setting and relate the information to the educational goals of the student.
Development, implement, evaluate and modify accordingly an occupational therapy program within a school setting.
Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to preschool, preschool to school, school to work).
Supervise Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant.
Maintain and authorize documentation for Medicaid eligible students.