Occupational Therapist - Fall 26 Start

CHC•San Jose, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting occupational therapy assessments and treatment as it pertains to sensory regulation and motor functioning for children grades 2 - 8 in a school-based setting . Therapist work is directly related to helping each student improve school-based functioning when sensory and/or motoric deficit negatively impact that child’s opportunity to derive educational benefit from classroom instruction . Coordinating OT services with the student’s team, the Occupational Therapist plans, conducts, monitors and reports on each student with that designated instructional service.

Requirements

Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary school setting
Possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills with demonstrated sensitivity to lay and professional audiences
Willingness and flexibility to schedule appointments when students are available
Knowledge and use of evidence - based practice.
Knowledge of basic computer skills in order to communicate via email and preparing documents on a word processor and complete progress notes within electronic health record
Master’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university required
Valid California licensure or equivalent OTR certification
Ability to undergo training and implementation of Pro-ACT crisis management system.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time for instruction and supervision.
Ability to work certain evenings for scheduled events (Back to School Night, Achievement Night, S taff training, and IEP meetings etc.)
Valid CA driving license preferred.

Nice To Haves

Three years post licensure experience in pediatric clinic or school setting preferred.
OT assessments and treatment are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct formal and informal assessments as needed. Formal assessments include norm-based assessment as part of a student’s triennial re-evaluation
Manages a caseload of students at Sand Hill School who receive direct and consultation OT S ervices.
Delivers Occupational Therapy services as dictated by IEP.
Prepare and update written annual IEP goals and progress summaries.
Monitors student progress against established IEP goals and regularly communicates with the student's team and parents regarding par ticipatio n and progress.
Attend all school staff meetings, department meetings, and IEP meetings.
Maintains and selects OT equipment for use in individual and group sessions, and in the classroom as appropriate
Collaborates with all team members on a regular basis to ensure carryover of skill development across school settings
Completes in-services on areas of expertise related to student skill development in the academic setting
Develops & monitors student programs related to IEP goal s, ensur ing progress across settings.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.