Certified Occupational Therapist
About The Position
In the educational system, Occupational Therapists function as related service providers on an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities, including students from age three to twenty-one years of age with physical, mental, developmental, emotional, social, learning, and/or visual/hearing disabilities through their Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Occupational Therapist evaluates students’ strengths and needs, develops and implements therapy programs, provides consultative services to school team members, and manages occupational therapy programs in accordance with the philosophy, laws, rules, and regulations of their professions as well as that of the School District. The Occupational Therapist coordinates services with educational goals identified in students’ IEPs.
Requirements
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Type C special services certificate with an applicable endorsement for Occupational Therapy.
- Must possess an Alaska State license for the practice of Occupational Therapy.
- Must hold and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
- Ability to receive and maintain access to military bases.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate students’ strengths and needs.
- Develop and implement therapy programs.
- Provide consultative services to school team members.
- Manage occupational therapy programs in accordance with the philosophy, laws, rules, and regulations of their professions as well as that of the School District.
- Coordinate services with educational goals identified in students’ IEPs.
Benefits
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (TRS)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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