Occupational Therapist 26/27 SY

Maricopa Unified School District #20Maricopa, AZ
3d

About The Position

To screen, evaluate and provide functional, developmental, sensory and perceptual educationally relevant therapy for students.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of and willingness to comply with State, District and HIPPA established occupational therapy policies, practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy activities specific to children.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations as they apply to occupational therapy in educational institutions.
  • Knowledge of first aid procedures.
  • Knowledge and skill regarding office equipment and MS Office Suite.
  • Skill in screening and evaluating the occupational therapy needs of children.
  • Skill in formulating occupational therapy programs and activities for children.
  • Professional communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Skill in maintaining confidentiality and HIPPA compliance.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Students, parents and co-workers.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field and one (1) year work experience in pediatric therapy OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill.
  • Arizona State Board of Occupational Therapy License and Certified and Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Screens and evaluates students’ physical, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor developmental and self-help functioning skills.
  • Attends team meetings to assist in determining student eligibility and need for services.
  • Communicates results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to staff, parents, students and others.
  • Uses standardized tests and customized measures and observation to evaluate students in areas of motor coordination, self-care, muscle strength, range of motion, reflexes and need for adaptive devices and sensory-perception skills.
  • Collaborates with teachers and parents in preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Plan goals and objectives.
  • Provides documentation of daily therapeutic activities, data collection, evaluations and other activities.
  • Fabricates and orders adaptive therapeutic equipment.
  • Provides in-service training to district personnel, teachers and parents.
  • Completes and tracks goals for each student.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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