Temporary Occupational Therapist (30 hours / week)

Job Title : Occupational Therapist

Responsible to : School Site Administrator(s)

Responsible for : Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned

Status : Exempt; Full Time; Salary

Job Purpose

Conducts occupational therapy assessments, diagnoses, and case manages programs for students with occupational needs in the school-based setting.

Functions

Essential Functions

• Prescribes and implements occupational therapy designed to meet the individual occupational needs of eligible students, in accordance with school policies and procedures, and IEP goals.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments of students to determine eligibility for occupational therapy using school-approved assessment instruments.
• Develops, implements, and uses authorized multimodal occupational techniques, materials, and resources.
• Manages the use of Assistive Technology (AT) devices, including installation, distribution, and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborates with school medical staff to coordinate medical care protocols and acts as a resource to school staff in interpreting occupational therapy.
• Supports teachers in identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional material and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to present assessment results and progress reports; provides for continuous evaluation of students' progress toward IEP goals; identifies students' eligible for service completion and adequately prepares students, parents, and school staff, for a transition phase of services prior to the recommendation for dismissal.
• Maintains accurate and timely student data in school-approved software systems (e.g. PowerSchool, Welligent, etc.).
• Uses school-approved behavior modification techniques to implement 504 plans, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs, and IEP goals.
• Communicates with families to create a partnership around student success by providing information about the occupational therapy program and the progress of their child(ren).
• Maintains a positive and safe learning environment that is inclusive and supportive, facilitates the achievement of occupational therapy goals, and staff-student interactions are respectful and polite.
• Conducts training for parents and school staff on occupational therapy strategies and practices.
• Trains, manages, and evaluates assigned Occupational Therapist(s), providing continuous feedback and coordinating schedules to ensure continuity of student support.
• Attends scheduled meetings (TTM, professional development, faculty meetings, etc.).
• Serves as a mandated reporter and follows school policies and procedures for reporting student injuries and incidents (i.e. child abuse, substance abuse, sexual harassment, violence, etc.).

Other Functions

Qualifications

Education

An earned master's degree in occupational therapy from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Experience

Three to five years of school-based occupational therapy experience with students of varying needs, abilities, and backgrounds preferred.

License

A current and valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Environment

This position will include indoor and outdoor work (classrooms, offices, cafeteria, eating area, common area, auditorium, playground(s), restroom(s), stairs if applicable, roof(s) and parking lot(s)) and / or shop environments including confined spaces with the following possible exposures : dust; wind; sun; insects; chemicals including hazardous chemicals, solvents and oil; fumes from chemicals and odors; grease; bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste; variances in temperature; variances in weather conditions (snow, rain, sleet, etc.); electrically and mechanically operated equipment with moving parts; noise which can range from quiet to loud; playground projectiles such as baseballs, footballs, basketballs, etc.; intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students; and, dealing with students, parents, employees and the general public who may exhibit unpredictable or anti-social behavior.

This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and / or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of the position at any time.

CHIME Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). Reasonable accommodations are made under A.D.A. as required by law.