What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Manchester School District - SAU 37 New Hampshire?
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Must be licensed in the State of New Hampshire bi-annually and registered by the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy every three years.
- Valid driver’s license and own transportation
Specific Core Function:
Evaluate students’ needs; develop, monitor and implement therapy programs; and provide consultative services to the school personnel.Responsibilities of the Position:
- Identify sensory and gross and fine motor delays by evaluating all students referred by school personnel, other disciplines and parents in accordance with school district special education policies and procedures
- Use standardized and non-standardized tests to screen or evaluate students in the areas of motor development (gross and fine motor), sensory perception-integration, activities of daily living, neuro-development (muscle strength/tone, range of motion, postural reflexes) and the need for adaptive devices
- Prepare a written report and share results of all assessments with parents, teachers, administrators, etc.
- Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, medical personnel, agencies and other persons concerned with the educational, social, physical, emotional and vocational needs of each student with a sensory or motor delay
- Serve as case manager and member of Individual Education Plan Team
- Provide remedial instruction to students individually, in small groups, or in inclusive classrooms
- Prepare and submit to parents, school personnel and other agencies the progress of students enrolled
Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is an affiliated (MEA) position under the Teacher Association negotiated contract, following the school calendar with additional workshop days.
Benefits:
Full benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents, including Anthem Medical & Vision insurances, Delta Dental insurance, company funded HSA for select Anthem plans, Flexible spending accounts, Retirement pension plan, Gym Reimbursement, Company sponsored life insurance, 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan, Vision discounts, medical incentive rewards, employee assistance program and more.
Application Procedure:
The Manchester School District uses the Frontline Applicant Tracking on-line application platform accessible through our district website. Navigate to the employment page - click the red APPLY button above to start your application. Upload resume, cover letter, official transcripts and 3 hand-signed letters of reference dated within 12 months of application. Any reference letters not hand-signed will not be accepted. The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org.