Occupational Therapist

Poway Unified School District•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students with various disabilities in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The role handles assignments related to students’ specialized needs and disabilities, working independently with students one-to-one or in groups. It includes a broad range of evaluation, program development, planning, and assessment tasks. The position serves students in an indoor and outdoor school environment and office setting. Current openings are listed at 40 hours per week for 10 months per year and 32 hours per week for 10 months per year.

Requirements

Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
Valid license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Valid Class C California driver’s license, driving record meeting district insurability requirements, and use of a personal vehicle.
Current First Aid, Adult/Child CPR, and AED certifications from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or a district-approved provider. Online certifications are accepted if a hands-on skills assessment is completed; maintaining current certifications through recertification is a condition of employment.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement occupational therapy programs for students with various disabilities; assess students and develop interventions with goals and objectives from the IEP team; explain and train others in occupational therapy and rehabilitation procedures; consult on classroom and home management of motor, sensory, perceptual, and self-care programs; establish effective working relationships; plan and organize work; maintain accurate records; and work confidentially with discretion.
Knowledge of child development, neuromuscular function and dysfunction, sensory motor integration, kinesiology, skeletal anatomy, and basic pathology related to orthopedic disabilities; occupational therapy techniques for students with special needs; educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment; health and sanitation standards; case management principles; and record-keeping practices and procedures.
Physical ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds; monitor activities visually; communicate with good speaking and hearing abilities; bend, stoop, kneel, or sit on the floor for extended periods; stand for extended periods; and use hand-eye coordination and dexterity for manipulative equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities and in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ abilities and performance in curriculum-related activities and activities of daily living.
Identify and document students’ educational, developmental, and functional needs with the IEP team.
Develop, coordinate, and implement individual occupational therapy intervention plans that support IEP goals and objectives.
Design, plan, and execute group occupational therapy plans that support the specialized instructional setting.
Assist with developing students’ transition plans, programs, and goals.
Record assessments, actions, and recommendations as required by law, board policies, administrative regulations, and the Special Education Department.
Schedule, plan, and provide occupational therapy programs for students with physical limitations, orthopedic impairments, or other areas of concern, supporting physical rehabilitation in accordance with IEP goals.
Recommend, design, and create adaptive equipment.
Train and consult with program staff on sensory motor, sensory stimulation, body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, and other areas within the therapist’s expertise.
Demonstrate appropriate activities for students to program staff.
Provide consultative services to parents, students, teachers, and program staff.
Respond to inquiries and concerns from parents, students, teachers, and staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.