Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Job Goals: The Occupational Therapist provides direct services, consultation services, inclusive services, collaborates with other service providers and trains staff in the needs of students identified with occupational therapy services in the school setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of, and reevaluation of students in need of special services, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• Use observation and various assessment techniques as a certified occupational therapist and conduct appropriate assessments of students in all phases of the evaluation process as related to occupational therapy in the school setting. Share findings in writing and orally with appropriate staff and family so that effective interventions and programs are provided.
• Write IEP goals, accommodations, treatment plans and progress reports as well as maintain appropriate log of services and Medicaid records.
• Travel to and from schools on a daily basis for services, consultations and Team meetings.
• Monitor, provide consultation and determine whether the present educational program is the one best suited for a student’s development and make appropriate recommendations for change where indicated.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development training, and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by supervisors.
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Manage district COTA and provide all required clinical supervision as required by the national association

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Have extensive experience in working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding occupational therapy services in a school based setting with an understanding of state and federal regulations in special education.
• Work in a collaborative manner with teachers, other related service providers, paraprofessionals, parents, administration and outside professionals such as physicians.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Provide training to small and large groups of staff regarding student needs related to occupational therapy
• Salary range: $52,803-$91,482, dependent upon education and experience.

The Gateway Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or military or exercise of civil rights in admission to, access to treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.