STAGES Occupational Therapist (OT) - CONTRACTOR - JR107966_9-7698

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The STAGES Occupational Therapist (OT) -CONTRACTOR is a state licensed

therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students

experiencing fine motor, sensory processing or other related problems

that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and

learning. The Occupational Therapist Contractor will focus on students\'

individual needs as defined by each student\'s Individualized Education

Program.

The Occupational Therapist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure

in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools as well as

supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as they provide

services to students.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Required Certificates and Licenses: Any State OT Certification

Must have school OT experience

Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and open to residents

of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

**This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).**

**Required Certificates and Licenses: Any State OT**

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide

families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education

experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an

environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at Stride K12. We want you to be a part

of our talented team!

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

**:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential duties.

- Ensure all assigned services are provided as determined by the IEP

team by:

- Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule

that encourages regular attendance and participation by the

student

- Developing progress reports and other state-specific required

special education documentation

- Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and

modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive

technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are

made available

- Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations

- Provides students with individual treatment and group therapy

sessions to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative

dysfunction

- Administers online occupational therapy assessments to determine a

student\'s level of functioning relative to their age and

educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill

development, sensory motor integration, self-care, and the

activities of daily living.

- Assessing learning environments of students and deciding what

adjustments are needed to ensure the student can access a free and

appropriate public education (FAPE)

- Writes assessment reports identifying the student\'s needs and

proposed treatment strategies; writes individual student goals and

objectives as part of the IEP; maintains progress records;

participates in the IEP meeting.

- Develops occupational therapy treatment plans based on the

educational goals for eligible students to improve the student\'s

functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings, in

collaboration with the IEP team

- Participates in meetings with school staff and families on the

appropriate implementation of programs; collaborates and coordinates

occupational therapy goals with the educational program

- Maintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g.,

progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for

the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required

for reference and/or compliance

- Collect data and work samples to monit r student progress toward

Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives

- Document all contact with parents and interventions with students

- Provide rich and engaging educational experiences for students

- Commitment to personalizing learning for all students

- Demonstrate a belief in all students\' ability to succeed and meet

high expectations

- Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and

maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates

with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a

timely manner

- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of

conveying and/or gathering information

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students,

caregivers, and school staff

- Be available to students, caregivers, and staff during designated

work hours

- Work from a professional home office environment, conducive to video

and audio needs and a structured schedule

- Must be self-motivated, dependable, creative, and passionate about

meeting the needs of students

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**

May supervise up to 2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)

**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

**:**

Minimum 2 years experience in public school environment as an

Occupational Therap