Occupational Therapist - Lt

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a continuous recruitment and examination process that may close at any time with little or no notice. The Occupational Therapist provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students with various disabilities, according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The role involves participating as a member of the IEP team, performing assessments, recommendations, consultation, and direct services as a Designated Instructional Services provider throughout the district. General direction is provided by the Director of Health and Safety, and the position offers technical guidance to related paraprofessional staff.

Requirements

Graduation from an Occupational Therapy program accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
Valid California license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR and First Aid certification through a course approved by the American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association.
A valid driver's license and the availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Proof of Education Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
Valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Copy of Official College Transcript showing evidence of occupational therapy coursework and degree awarded.

Responsibilities

Performs screening activities and evaluates specified related possible deficits in areas such as visual-motor, fine-motor skills, range of motion, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor integration as related to the students' ability to access their educational program, through district OT referral process.
Attends IEP meetings for students with suspected disability in related areas.
Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment and intervention plans that support the goals and objectives in the IEP, and meet the qualifications for occupational therapy services.
Collaborates with members of teaching and support staff in the development of a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of students, including interpretation of related goals and objectives, related medical conditions, neuromuscular dysfunction, and orthopedic impairments requiring occupational therapy intervention.
Provides related consultation and training to parents, students, teachers, paraprofessionals, and program administrators.
Assist with occupational therapy program development and revision.
Provides technical assistance in the acquisition, design, repair, modification, or utilization of assistive devices and adaptive equipment used to meet the specific needs of students receiving OT as part of their total educational program.
Maintain required documentation of student abilities and functioning levels, progress toward goals and objectives, and attendance in specified therapy activities.
Attend designated staff and professional meetings, participate and facilitate training and in-service that foster professional growth.
Provides OT related services to students attending Extended School Year, Summer Intersession, or Summer School as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.