25/26 SY Occupational Therapist (ESS)

Dysart Unified School District • Surprise, AZ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Current Arizona Occupational Therapist License.
• Bachelor’s degree in the area of occupational therapy.
• 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.
• Completion of six (6) months of supervised clinical affiliations.
• 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.
• 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.
• stooping
• crouching
• reaching
• standing
• walking
• fingering
• grasping
• feeling
• talking
• hearing
• seeing
• repetitive motions

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Sensory Integration Certification preferred.
• Two (2) years of pediatric clinical or elementary school experience preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level