OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Fremont County School District Number 25

Riverton, Wyoming

Occupational Therapist

Location: Career Center

Reports to: Special Services Director

Supervises: Occupational Therapist Aide (if assigned)

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Appropriate Wyoming PTSB Certifications

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide quality occupational therapy services for the District

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and diagnose specific motor deficits of referred students in the district.
• Prepare and submit accurate and appropriate evaluations, screenings, and reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Design appropriate goals, objectives and timelines for appropriate school related occupational therapy services in noted deficient areas for eligible students.
• Provide quality educational based therapy based on goals related to deficit areas.  Monitor and document student progress and communicate progress with appropriate students, staff, parents, and other members of the school based team(s).
• Collaborate with regular classroom teachers, other specialty teachers, and related service providers in the development of a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of special education students.
• Assist with the development of training staff members to carry out existing therapy routines, when appropriate, for students in classroom settings.
• Assist with the development of training parents to carry out existing therapy routines, when appropriate, for students in home settings.
• Provide technical assistance in the repair and modification of assistive devices that may be utilized to meet the specific needs of students receiving direct occupational therapy as part of their total education program.
• Assist with the screening activities of students.
• Follow time schedules, attend and participate in all assigned meetings, and maintain a positive professional manner with students, parents, and staff.
• Interact positively and appropriately with students.
• Maintain confidentiality standards as defined by local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned. 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated by the Special Services Director in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Licensed Professional Salary Schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

School Year Calendar, unless otherwise assigned by the supervisor. 

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $55,750 - $80,735