Occupational Therapist

Academy of Arts & Knowledge•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The occupational therapist works on the acquisition of/or compensations for deficits in fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills. More specifically, occupational therapists work with students on foundation skills needed for school participation through task analysis, individually selected motor activities, and consultation with team members to modify the environment, the instructional methodology, or to support student achievement on a particular classroom/vocational project. This position is between 20-25 hours per week depending on student caseload and current IEPs. Days scheduled are flexible. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Familiarity with Federal, State and CSI guidelines for special education
Expertise with a wide range of standardized and informal assessment procedures to evaluate fine motor, sensory motor, visual motor, visual perception and self-care deficits
Knowledge of research-based occupational therapy interventions
Ability to effectively plan for, and efficiently deliver, all occupational therapy services as required
Ability to effectively communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members
Ability to use a variety of approaches and materials to address IEP goals that are compatible with students' ages, interests, and abilities

Responsibilities

Provide direct individual and group therapy services to students with occupational therapy needs
Develop and implement IEPs and 504 plans for students with fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor and visual perception, and self- care skills deficits
Assess, screen, and evaluate students and effectively share results with parents and educational staff, and participate in eligibility determinations according to Charter School Institute, AOTA, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines
Maintain ongoing assessment to verify progress toward meeting IEP goals
Provide consultation to parents and teachers to improve students' occupational therapy outcomes
Participate in the school's MTSS/RtI meetings to design, implement, and monitor student response to research-based interventions for targeted fine motor, sensory motor, visual motor, visual perception and self-care deficits
Participates in the evaluation and selection of accommodations and adaptive equipment to ensure access to the general education environment for students to with fine motor, sensory motor, visual motor, visual perception and self-care deficits
Direct and supervise the work and service delivery of an occupational therapist assistant when appropriate
Complete assessments, evaluation reports, and progress reports within expected timelines
Schedule direct student services according with regard to the needs of students, school, and faculty
Maintain service logs and progress notes for all students receiving occupational therapy interventions
Observe students in classroom and unstructured settings as needed to conduct evaluations, monitor student interventions and to provide teacher consultation
Enter all occupational therapy assessment and progress monitoring data, evaluation reports, and other relevant information into the school's electronic IEP/504 system as appropriate