26 / 27 SY Occupational Therapist (ESS)

REPORTS TO

Director, Exceptional Student Services

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Exceptional Student Services

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

197

GRADE

OT / PT Salary Schedule

APPROVED

REVISED

03 / 12 / 2024

SUMMARY : Develops, plans and implements appropriate occupational therapy programs for identified students in the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts screening and assessments, interprets results to MET / IEP Team, to include teacher, parent / guardian, and other related service providers, and writes appropriate recommendation reports.
• Participates in the Child Find process as appropriate.
• Evaluates students using appropriately conveyed information with parents and school teams.
• Interprets assessment findings and appropriately conveys information to parents and school terms.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs and / or 504 plans for all students in need of occupational therapy services.
• Provides direct services to student as indicated on specific IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Recommends and assists with procurement of therapeutic equipment and materials, based on student needs and designs specialized equipment as needed.
• Trains school staff as needed in use of OT provided tools / strategies to support access and participation.
• Consults with school staff, parents and agencies regarding student needs, progress, and instructional modifications and / or accommodations.
• Supports activities of teachers, COTA, if assigned, and classroom aides, as possible. Maintains student services, administrative and other department records in accordance with the Arizona Occupational Therapy Practice Act as well as school district, State and Federal policies.
• Evaluates and reports on student progress.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Communicates and consults with school staff, parents / guardians, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :

EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

SKILL IN :

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class require : stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions : Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.