Occupational Therapist

Anova Education•Santa Rosa, CA

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About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for program development, planning, implementing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy component of instruction for their assigned students as well as acting as a professional resource for parents, teachers and instructional staff. This position assumes responsibility for the design and implementation of Occupational Therapy related IEP goals and objectives. This position will provide classroom consultation and staff training as necessary, offering guidance to classroom staff, ensuring a positive and reinforcing teaching environment and compliance with Anova policies and procedures as well as other appropriate regulations and standards. In addition to these responsibilities provided during school hours, this position supervises and offers individual Occupational Therapy services and social & interpersonal skills training groups and / or guidance on an outpatient basis. This position may be responsible for providing consultation and / or training to all Anova staff upon request.

Requirements

Ability to work with and consult with teaching staff
Ability to communicate effectively with students, teaching staff, administrative staff, families, and integral professionals / agencies
Responsible for the Occupational Therapy programs for each student assigned including planning, organization and implementation of curriculum
Ability to monitor and evaluate staff and student performance
Ability to write clear and concise IEPs and supporting reports presentable for related agencies, staff and Anova administration
Promote cooperation and a feeling of teamwork among staff
Ability to listen to the concerns, suggestions, and complaints of students served and/or employees supervised
Encourage an atmosphere conducive to helping students achieve their greatest potential in the least restrictive environment
Current California Licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

Program development, planning, implementing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy component of instruction for their assigned students
Acting as a professional resource for parents, teachers and instructional staff
Design and implementation of Occupational Therapy related IEP goals and objectives
Classroom consultation and staff training as necessary, offering guidance to classroom staff, ensuring a positive and reinforcing teaching environment and compliance with Anova policies and procedures as well as other appropriate regulations and standards
Supervises and offers individual Occupational Therapy services and social & interpersonal skills training groups and / or guidance on an outpatient basis
Providing consultation and / or training to all Anova staff upon request
Conduct school-wide in-service training for all staff implementing Occupational Therapy programs
Attend classroom team meetings and act as resource to address behavioral and skill acquisition questions / concerns
Assure quality, and update content, of Occupational Therapy component of Anova Center for Education (ACE) staff orientation material
Provide constructive input into the development and/or revision of Anova Education & Behavior Consultation Policies and Procedures
Provide clear and accurate case list information to the Anova Management Team on a monthly basis
Provide clear and accurate billing information meeting agency timelines
On a monthly basis submit / back up all assessments and progress reports for inclusion in the Anova Master File
Provide constructive input into staff orientation procedures
Complete activities as required by the California Department of Education pursuant to maintaining certification as a Non-Public school (NPS)
Serve on the Student's Rights Committee, as assigned
Sit on Anova Board committee / task force at request of Anova Management Team / Board of Directors
Complete all administrative paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion
Complete appropriate assessments for individual students as indicated, within 30 days of admission to the program
Design appropriate IEP goals and objectives for each student based on the relevant assessment information
Develop corresponding treatment plans for all assigned students
Produce all required reports within the appropriate timelines, this shall include but not be limited to, progress reports, assessment summaries and treatment plans
Effectively present IEP goals and objectives at scheduled IEP meetings, team meetings, etc
Implement IEP goals as written
Provide direct consultative services to students according to IEP
Collect all necessary data regarding progress with IEP goals and supporting documentation
Maintain effective communication and follow-through with Teachers and classroom staff regarding targeted Occupational Therapy goals and methodologies
Provide observation / supervision and feedback of Occupational Therapy methodology implementation, including for staff who require focused supervision regarding Occupational Therapy implementation
Comply with all State and Federal laws applicable to the delivery of the professional services rendered by a Non-Public school
Research alternate methods / materials which may be useful to the program and present suggestions and justification to the School Director / Anova Management Team for consideration
Develop and / or acquire appropriate curriculum materials to implement the IEP goals for each student
Conduct planning activities to ensure program effectiveness and ongoing curricular improvements utilizing new and innovative curricular strategies, including: the review of available materials and literature, research through the internet, site visits to other programs, and attendance at pertinent and approved professional organization meetings and presentations
Act as school-wide resource developer for Occupational Therapy methodologies and materials including review of available materials / literature, site visits to other programs, and attendance at approved presentations
Have complete knowledge of California State Standards for education as it applies to assigned students, and assure that curriculum design and content is compatible with these standards
Design and implement group activities to address social and interpersonal strengths and needs
Obtain appropriate parental consent prior to implementation of activities
Conduct staff training regarding social & interpersonal skills training group activities
Complete an assessment and maintain progress notes on each Social and Interpersonal Skills Group participant