TITLE:  Occupational Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Current certification as a Occupational Therapist in the State of Arizona.
2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies for students with autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.

Alternative to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable. 

REPORTS TO:  Director of Special Education 

WORKS CLOSELY WITH:  Teachers, Special Education Teachers 

JOB GOAL:  Provide quality school-based occupation therapy services, which includes but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication between teachers, teacher assistants, relater service providers, and families.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

1. Plans, implements and monitors activities that allow students to access and benefit from their specialized instruction.
2. Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
3. Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the student’s physical, motor and sensory functioning.
4. Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining occupational 2 therapy interventions.
5. Coordinates the delivery of occupational therapy services with classroom teachers, special education staff and other providers to ensure continuity and consistency in providing comprehensive special education services to students.
6. Assesses the motor, visual-motor and sensory-motor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation. Helps determine the need for occupational therapy services.
7. Maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.
8. Consults and collaborates with medical and other community providers, as appropriate.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures.
10. Attends staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required.
11. Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.
12. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1488 hours/year. Salary to be established with the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Staff.