Occupational Therapist SY 25/26

Washington Elementary School District 6•Glendale, AZ

20h

About The Position

Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for screening, evaluating, planning and administering individual or group therapy programs. Incumbents consult with other medical personnel and parents in evaluating special needs.

Requirements

Two years experience as an occupational or physical therapist; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Therapeutic theories and principles including physical and/or occupational therapy
Child development theories
Presentation techniques
Tests and measurements used to evaluate student status
Referral agencies
Medical terminology
Interpreting and implementing therapeutic theories and practices
Making group presentations
Instructing others in techniques and procedures
Using testing and measuring methods in evaluating students
Assigning and monitoring the work of support staff
Screening and evaluating students with disabilities or special needs
Interpreting medical terminology
Rrevising, implementing and evaluating therapeutic programs
Interpersonal communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Responsibilities

Performs tests and measurements in evaluating students in order to determine status, establish performance baselines, set new goals, determine disabilities or special needs and to give referrals to other agencies.
Reviews student’s medical records to aid in evaluating status and needs.
Interprets findings and records data in student files including maintaining file system for students and tracking of student problems and progress.
Supervises therapy assistants and aides including assigning and monitoring their work.
Consults with physicians and other health professionals in order to obtain additional information and to make recommendations and referrals to other agencies.
Stays current on new methods and techniques by participating in professional groups and attends meetings.
Develops and implements written educational plans for individuals based on evaluations including evaluating and revising programs as needed.
Provides students and families with home programs to enhance carry-over of therapeutic objectives.
Provides in-service training to school staff and parents including presenting new materials, describing new processes and demonstrating new procedures.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.