Coordinator, Occupational and Physical Therapy

THE OPPORTUNITY :

Location : Administration or As Assigned

Reports To : Director, Occupational and Physical Therapy

FLSA Status : Non - Exempt

Salary Band : 12

Compensation : $45,900. - $64,260.

Internal applicants are required to upload a resume to their application

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a dedicated and collaborative professional to fill the Coordinator, Occupational / Physical Therapy role.

Under the direction of the Director of Occupational / Physical Therapy, this position is responsible for coordinating Occupational and Physical Therapy services for qualified students in accordance to their IEP.

The position ensures the continuity and integrity of services to the student and provides for any other arrangements essential to therapy services.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Processes all requests for occupational / physical therapy and coordinates services, staff assignments, and other needs to ensure students are receiving the allotted therapy services

Evaluate data provided and assign therapist as appropriate

Assists Director in coordinating services for both public and non-public schools

Works with teachers, parents, therapists, and students in resolving any items of concern, as well as with schools and departments to ensure services

Maintains accurate records for the occupational / physical therapy services

Prepares occupational / physical therapy forms and other logistics for the schools

Assists the Director in ensuring that students who qualify for occupational / physical therapy services are properly placed with services

Assists the Director in setting up the use of testing protocols

Assists the Director with coordinating and implementing the standards for the quality of Evaluation Team Reports and Individualized Education Plans

Manages and ensures that administrative tasks are completed smoothly and in a timely manner

Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting practices and procedures in order to ensure the execution of services for all students

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of lesser education and relevant experience

Experience in the coordination of home instruction program services at the district level

Experience working with parents and children in school settings.

Possess leadership qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with District and community resources

Proficient computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office

Resilience and the ability to manage the details, deadlines, and rigorous project evaluation are required to meet goals

Collaborative, team player

Demonstrated ability to provide great customer service in a multi-ethnic / culturally diverse environment and to think and act in ways that respect ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, religious, and language diversity

Ability and willingness to communicate and work collaboratively with school administrators, parents, and community representatives

Ability to perform light accounting duties and data entry

Ability to follow through with assignments and work independently and cooperatively with a team

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Capable of handling challenging situations and people, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive district, school, or personnel matters

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Expected moving, walking, and standing consistent with an office environment and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is frequently required to talk and / or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment.
• Local travel may be required for training / meetings.

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