Occupational Therapist 26/27 SY

Maricopa Unified School District #20 • Maricopa, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees