What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disrtist Occuptational Therapist position at Danvers Public Schools?
Danvers Public Schools is seeking District Occupational Therapist
This position reports to the Director of Student Services
Position Type: Full-Time, School-Year
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide quality school-based occupational therapy services, which includes but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication between teachers, teacher assistants, related service providers, and families. A school year full-time position working with students in the general education inclusion classrooms and self-contained classrooms.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Expertise in occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice
Preferred knowledge in Sensory Integration theory and practices
Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan
Ability to articulate the role of the occupational therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning, and intervention process
Ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan
Ability to recognize occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication
Skill in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, and interviews
Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relevant occupations and purposeful activities that support intervention goals
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Ability to maintain safe environments, equipment, and materials
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes
Willingness to be educated and trained for specific program implementation
Initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to positively interact and collaborate in a team environment
Complete thorough evaluation, including muscle tone, range of motion/mobility, orthopedic needs, movement analysis, perceptive/fine motor skills, sensory motor processing and functional activities of daily living
Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home
Develop and implement IEPs to meet the individual needs of the child
Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required
Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification
Responsible for timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, service tracker notes
Maintain professional clinical competency by attending certified CEU in-services and workshops
Other duties as assigned
Full time benefited employees at the Danvers Public Schools are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Town of Danvers. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.
The Danvers Public School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or homelessness in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs and activities.
Salary : $61,187 - $120,066