(25-26) CL101835 School Occupational Therapist @ Special Education Department

Hemet Unified School District - L.A.•Hemet, CA

52d•$65 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides occupational Therapy assessment, planning, goal development and provides appropriate intervention services to assist special needs students in acquiring functional performance skills.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Sensory integration theory and application in the treatment of autism, PDD and associated regulatory disorders;
An understanding of developmental foundations and neurodevelopment implications as related to learning/behaviors and educational success;
Clear understanding of the difference of an educational versus medical model in determining appropriate school based therapy services;
Understanding of state and federal regulations, guidelines and time lines.
Ability to: Use a variety of methods, techniques and practices in occupational therapy;
Work independently with little direction;
Properly use and care for the materials, supplies and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist;
Work autonomously;
Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines;
Manage multiple tasks;
Direct and instruct others;
Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting;
Good written/oral communication skills and collaborative skills in working with parents, staff, and community agencies;
Make oral presentations to large and small groups;
Participate in the IEP team process;
Work effectively with District personnel, community representatives, interdisciplinary teams and students;
EDUCATION: Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis on occupational therapy
EXPERIENCE: One year work experience providing occupational therapy services for children ages three (3) to twenty-two (22). Experience working with children with special needs is desirable.
Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy;
Possession of an maintain a valid California driver's license

Responsibilities

Evaluate student performance in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement;
Formulate and implement an individual treatment plan as it relates to the assessment, educational implications and IEP goals and objectives;
Recommend methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services;
Collaborate with medical personnel and multidisciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy service;
Collaborate with teachers and support staff regarding activities to support and or reinforce student occupational therapy needs;
Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively infusing therapy activities in home and school so as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student;
Provide direct training and assistance to support staff directly involved with a student;
Maintain safe equipment and therapy environment;
Re-evaluate students' individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis;
Develop and review student goals and objectives in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP);
Maintain appropriate records and documents related to individual assessment and services;
Attend IEP meetings as necessary and maintain progress notes of student records;
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)