Occupational Therapist

Appreciates the worth and dignity of each individual and treats each one with respect and tolerance.Assists teachers in identifying, implementing, and evaluating sound educational programs for their students. Assists teachers, administrators, and students in identifying, implementing, and evaluating learning and occupational programs within the school setting. Assess students' abilities to perform activities and design treatment programs.Uses physical exercises to help students increase strength and dexterity.Consults with administrators, teachers, parents, and other special services personnel in coordinating programs necessary for maintaining a student's progress in the educational setting.Uses activities to help students improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns. Uses technology to help students improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem-solving, memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills as necessary.Design, make, or recommend special adaptive equipment needed at school and home.Maintains up-to-date case records on all students serviced to include input on IEP goals and progress monitoring.Report progress monitoring of IEP goals for each of the four academic quarters.Consult with outside agencies and other professionals concerning the evaluation and/or treatment of individual students.Administer, interpret, and report data and information through formal and informal assessment of individuals and groups of students to appropriate personnel and agencies.Provides schedules and caseloads of students served to building principals and the special education director.Lead small group instruction for early intervention of students who may or may not be on an Individual Education Plan (IEP).Participates in Student Intervention Team (SIT) meetings where the presence of a school occupational therapist is desirable or essential. Provides in-service training for teachers, parents, or other staff involved in the referred student's educational program.Interprets the District's occupational services to educators and parents.Consults with the Director of Special Services in identifying effective educational programs, materials, and procedures which would complement the aims and goals of the School District. Conducts appropriate research and keeps abreast of new developments in the field.Maintains appropriate confidentiality when entrusted with personal information pertaining to students or staff members. Knowledge of and being prepared to act in accordance to district and school emergency procedures.Participates in in-service training programs as requested.Follows district policies and procedures.Attend necessary IEP meetings include evaluation, review/revision of, etc.Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services such as extended school year services, supervision of activities, etc.