Intern - Occupational Therapist

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title : Classification Level :

Occupational Therapy Intern Intern

Reports to :

Director of Special Education or designee

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direct supervision of a Special Education Supervisor and the supervising occupational therapy mentor, interns provide assessments and remediation for students identified with a need for special services in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with the supervising school Occupational Therapist (OT) to perform the following tasks :
• Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students, identified and referred for assessment.
• Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.
• Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents.
• Monitor and attend to behavior of students during OT Therapy services.
• Coordinate OT services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.
• Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual, group, consultative) in cooperation with the student, other school personnel, and the student's family.
• Evaluates students in terms of planned goals, revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation, and provides students with feedback on their progress.
• Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.
• Request / recommend from the Special Education Department the basic OT equipment and supplies needed.
• Continue professional educational development and participate in in-service activities for staff and support personnel.
• Participate in policy formulation as it relates to OT services.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.
• Maintain, clean, utilize and transport OT equipment used for student's therapy.
• The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4 year college
• Graduate student currently enrolled in Occupational Therapy Program

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with all student ability levels, professional associates, and patrons of the school district.
• Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from OT.
• Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with special needs, and Clover Park School District policies.
• Knowledge of, and ability to maintain / clean, OT equipment
• Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records.
• Ability to regularly lift and push / pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling, school selections and assignments.
• Ability to organize workload in two or more locations on a daily basis.
• Certification and Licenses
• Fingerprinting and background check

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Current First Aid / CPR
• Experience working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular elementary or secondary school building; may be various locations on a daily or weekly basis.

• Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms, hands and fingers;
• lift and push / pull 40 pounds, and team lift 60 pounds occasionally; listen closely-more attentive than normal daily life frequently;

and often bend, stretch, twist, walk or reach requiring recurring physical activity requiring more than ordinary strength or effort are all required.

and to sit for prolonged periods of time are all required. May need to travel.

FLSA : Honorarium

JOB CLASS : Non Barg

Internships with Clover Park School District are conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.

400.303. (NOTE : All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

Click on the link for information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr.

SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341 : Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154