Occupational Therapist

Humboldt Unified School District•Prescott Valley, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides the District with an occupational therapy services geared to assist special needs students to ensure a positive learning environment that enables these students to benefit from the instructional program.

Requirements

Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
Current Arizona state Occupational Therapist license
Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
Knowledge of disabling conditions that occur before and after birth, as well as the effects on students as related to educational performance
Ability to operate standard classroom related learning tools and equipment, including occupational therapy related equipment.
Knowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reporting.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
Ability to handle confrontation and conflict in a professional manner
Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses students requiring occupational therapy and determines the evaluation information to be collected and the methods and instruments to be used to best meet each student’s individual needs
Administers assessment tools and data collection procedures
Contributes to the IEP process and assists in writing goals and objectives related to specialized instruction for each student requiring occupational therapy; attends and contributes to IEP meetings for identified students
Develops and coordinates intervention plans when necessary
Implements intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others, such as teachers and/or other specialists
Monitors each student’s response to their specific intervention plan and modifies the plan as needed
Communicates and collaborates with other education team members, family members or other identified caregivers
Maintains records required by all relevant regulatory agencies and the school system
Updates, at least annually, IEP goals and objectives and the evaluation of the student’s current status
Provides supervision Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in accordance with the COTA’s level of skill and role performance
Provides functional supervision to co-workers in areas of expertise and experience
Assists the District in providing an effective learning environment
Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
May travel to different campuses to provide occupational therapy services to identified special needs students
Completes all applicable Medicaid Direct Service reimbursement claims paperwork and submits on a monthly basis
Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities, as requested