Occupational Therapist, Antelope Valley/Castaic area, iLEAD CA

iLEAD California Charters• Castaic, CA, US, CA

5d•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Lead is an essential part of providing learners with social and emotional support. The role works closely with facilitators and Student Support Teams to plan and implement learning experiences that promote learners’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development in a safe and healthy environment. The position also oversees the occupational therapy department and reports to the Director of Student Support and/or designee. The Occupational Therapist Lead screens and evaluates students for possible deficits that may affect access to their educational programs, develops and implements IEP-aligned intervention plans, and collaborates with school staff and families. The role also supports program development, oversees caseloads, reviews assessment reports, leads department meetings, and assists with adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The position is classified as certificated/exempt. Essential functions include communication, primarily sedentary work involving sitting and standing, moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and traveling between worksites when needed. The role may involve outdoor weather conditions, public presentations, quick decision-making in high-stress situations, supervising or managing workers, and reading and analyzing detailed documentation and data.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program.
Valid American Occupational Therapy Association registration certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR and First Aid certification through a course approved by the American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association.
Experience in an educational setting and/or real-world experience demonstrating a non-traditional, flexible, open-minded, and collaborative approach.
Ability to problem-solve and multitask.
Ability to cooperate successfully as a team member and maintain effective relationships in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, and lift or move 50 pounds as needed.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based, fast-paced environment.
Passion for and support of the organization’s mission and vision, with a strong desire to make a difference for the future of iLEAD Schools.
Ability to travel by public transit and operate a vehicle for self-transportation between worksites when needed.
Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Ability to make informed, quick decisions in situations requiring them.
Ability to supervise or manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
Ability to read detailed documentation, analyze data sets, write professionally by hand and using computer software, and speak publicly to groups.
Ability to navigate high-stress situations professionally.

Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and evaluate possible deficits in visual-motor and fine-motor skills, range of motion, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor integration as they relate to students’ access to educational programs.
Attend IEP meetings for students with suspected disabilities in related areas.
Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment and intervention plans that support IEP goals and objectives and meet the qualifications for occupational therapy services.
Collaborate with facilitators and support staff to develop strategies for students’ educational needs, including interpreting related goals, medical conditions, neuromuscular dysfunction, and orthopedic impairments requiring occupational therapy intervention.
Provide consultation and training to parents, students, facilitators, care teams, and program administrators.
Assist with occupational therapy program development and revision.
Oversee caseloads.
Review assessment reports.
Lead department meetings.
Provide technical assistance with acquiring, designing, repairing, modifying, or using assistive devices and adaptive equipment for students receiving occupational therapy.
Maintain documentation of student abilities and functioning levels, progress toward goals and objectives, and attendance in therapy activities.
Attend designated staff and professional meetings and participate in training and in-service activities that support professional growth.
Take initiative and responsibility for work and contribute collaboratively in a team-based, innovative environment.
Support team development, lead by example, foster a supportive work environment, and seek continuous improvement and professional development.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, ethical behavior, and social responsibility, and represent iLEAD and the school positively and professionally.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the designated supervisor.