Occupational Therapist (part-time)

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West•Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The occupational therapist is responsible for student assessment, goal development, planning, and providing intervention services designed to enhance student learning. The therapist assists students in acquiring functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment and to help the student function independently.

Requirements

Ohio State Board of Education Occupational Therapy registration
Ohio Occupational Therapy Board License

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected disabilities through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and connected to the students’ educational program
Communicate and interpret results of assessments, evaluations, and reports of occupational therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and, when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the students
Assist students in the transfer of newly acquired skills to the classroom and home by working with students, their teachers, and parents in a supportive and collaborative manner
Monitor the occupational therapy program goals by collaborating with other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures
Participate as a team member in the transitioning of students into and out of educational and/or therapy programs
Provide reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant
Communicate the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate school/program administrator
Act as resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials
Provide consultation to the school system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives
Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports
Maintain an inventory list of equipment; accountable for proper care and use of therapy equipment
Supervise and monitor in a professional manner the job performance of any assigned occupational therapy assistants and aides