K-12 Occupational Therapist

Caprock Academy•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caprock Academy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with students in grades K-8. The occupational therapist will focus on the acquisition of or compensation for deficits in fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills. This role involves working 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. The occupational therapist will be an integral part of Caprock Academy’s team, maintaining the integrity of, advocating for, and facilitating the implementation of Caprock Academy’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values of character, accountability, and academics. Caprock Academy utilizes the Core Knowledge© curriculum and is rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy.

Requirements

Holds a valid occupational therapy license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Holds a CDE-issued Special Services License as an Occupational Therapist.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accepted institution of higher education.
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.

Nice To Haves

Some experience delivering occupational therapy services within a school setting is preferred.

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 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.