Long-Term Substitute: Occupational Therapist

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist to work at Thacher (0.8 FTE) and ELC (0.2 FTE). This position is responsible for identifying and providing supports and services to address sensory, cognitive, motor, health, and well-being needs that impact school function, community integration, continued education, and transitions toward employment. The role involves working with diverse learners in accordance with federal and state laws, evaluating student abilities, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, and providing therapeutic interventions. The therapist will adapt environments, use assistive technology, educate students and staff, and collaborate with educational teams. Data collection, progress monitoring, and participation in school-wide initiatives are also key aspects of the role. The position requires adherence to ethical standards and may involve assisting students with post-high school transitions.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (Doctorate if required)
Massachusetts State License as Occupational Therapist
Current Certification by The National Board for Certification In Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Nice To Haves

Safety Care trained preferred
Experience with students with behavioral and social emotional needs.
Experience with school age students preferred.

Responsibilities

Addresses the needs of diverse learners in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Supports all students in accordance with the Massachusetts Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports
Evaluates a student’s ability through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews and provides a written report of testing results
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrates findings with other disciplines, provides recommendations using a team approach, and develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment as outlined in the student’s IEP
Adapts and modifies the environment including use of assistive technology and training staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible
Educates student, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety
Collaborates with educational teams to achieve student outcomes.
Collects and analyzes data to document services to ensure accountability and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate including Medicaid billing
Monitors and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
Provides written report of progress for all students with each report card.
Participates in annual reviews of each students’ IEP
Involvement at the community, system, building and student levels for school-wide initiatives such as social emotional learning, Universal Design, health and wellness, assistive technology and program development
Assists students in preparing for successful transition into appropriate post–high school employment, independent living, and/or further education
Uses professional literature, evidence based research, and continuing education to ensure practice is consistent with best practice and to meet licensure requirements
Adheres to the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision making in practice
Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee