What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Student Programs?
Jenks Public Schools Job Description
Position: Occupational Therapist
Reports to: Assistant Director of Student Programs
Supervises: None
Qualifications:
- Current therapist licensure from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
- Minimum three years experience in pediatric occupational therapy practice or documented education/training in pediatric occupational therapy services.
- Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Position Goal:
- To provide the related service of occupational therapy to eligible students.
- Participate on the educational team via provision of professional occupational therapy services as appropriate.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and practice on the educational service teams of students served.
- Consult with Jenks Public Schools staff, parents, students and administration in provision of appropriate, integrated, intervention services for students with special needs.
- Provide evaluation and assessment services at appropriate intervals, using appropriate methods.
- Provide therapeutic interventions in the least restrictive environment, with integration of services where appropriate.
- Consult regarding the use of instructional aids, adaptations and equipment in the educational environment.
- Provide documentation of services in accordance with guidelines and requirements of the Department of Student Programs.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of IDEA, Jenks Public Schools and the Jenks Public Schools Department of Student Programs.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract
FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.