Occupational Therapist (OT)

Wilmington Public Schools•Wilmington, MA

49d

About The Position

JOB GOAL: To provide high-quality services, assessments, and consultation across the district in collaboration with building-based and district staff.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the evaluation team by performing assessments, making recommendations through written reports and by writing appropriate sections of students' educational plans.
Participation in individually assigned schools MTSS (student support) process to screen students and help determine short-term interventions (6-12 weeks) and delivery of services.
Serve as consultant to school personnel and parents, sharing knowledge and information related to area of expertise as needed.
Serve as a liaison between community providers [e.g. medical personnel, private therapists] and school personnel as appropriate.
Maintain communication with parents regarding student performance and progress as needed.
Provide direct service for an assigned caseload, as outlined on students' educational plan.
Maintain thorough and ongoing records of individual student performance and progress.
Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
Work in a cooperative interdisciplinary team approach in planning and implementing student services.
Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Develop and maintain a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources available. This includes the implementation of appropriate systems of behavior management.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provides supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as dictated by the American Occupational Therapy Association and conducts their yearly evaluation.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and state and federal regulations.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings as needed.
Provide for professional growth through an ongoing professional development.
Any and all other duties required to fulfill the responsibilities of a therapist of students with special needs.
Ability to manage caseload of students through direct and consultative means
Documentation of services in accordance with Medicaid guidelines and in the IEP Platform
Always maintain a high degree of professionalism (attendance, punctuality, demeanor, etc.)
Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail