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Occupational Therapist
$93k-110k (estimate)
Part Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
6 Days Ago
Roaring Fork School District is Hiring an Occupational Therapist Near Carbondale, CO
Roaring Fork School District is in search of a distict wide Occupational Therapist for the 2024_25 school year and beyond.
The district-based Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to students age birth-21 in a variety of schools to promote student success and assist the District in its mission to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.
SUPERVISION Receives direct supervision from the Special Education Director.
Essential Duties
Continuum of occupational services, including prevention and intervention strategies.
Standardized and non-standardized assessments
Special education rules and regulations
Students with disabilities
Knowledge of using data to promote student achievement
Positive discipline and classroom management techniques
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
School, district and community resources
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Modern office procedures and methods
Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation
Ability ToEstablish professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement
Work with diverse populations and cultures
Respond to crisis across the district
Make presentations as required
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
Communicate effectively in written and oral form
Collaborate with and make recommendations to students, parents and school personnel
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience & Training GuidelinesEducation and License or Certificate:Bachelor’s or master’s degree from accredited occupational therapy program.
Current certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)
State of Colorado Occupational Therapy Registration and Colorado Department of Education Related Service Provider License.
WORKING CONDITIONSOffice and outside environment; exposure to computer screens and use of a keyboard. The noise level is usually moderate. Must be able to travel from site to site.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less. Ability to position students as needed to provide health services. Exposure to adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
Pay Range $54,000 -$82,320 **Based on education and years of experience
With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/nYEsuFVucJ8
The district-based Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to students age birth-21 in a variety of schools to promote student success and assist the District in its mission to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.
SUPERVISION Receives direct supervision from the Special Education Director.
Essential Duties
- Screenings, evaluations, IEP planning and implementation meetings, and direct and indirect therapeutic services.
- Meets all legal requirements, including timelines for professional practices in accordance with educational law and district policies and procedures. Items may include, but not limited to, 504, RtI, MTSS, etc.
- Provides Response to Intervention (RtI), screenings as appropriate and observations to identify students with therapy needs.
- Develops and implements IEPs and participants in student/parent meetings.
- Consults about appropriate adaptive equipment and trains students and staff for proper use.
- Provide group and individual therapy and services. Adapts services based on the academic, personal/social and career needs of students.
- Participate as a case manager for students with Occupational Therapy services
- Educates teachers, family members, and others about the impacts of disability on educational performance and the potential benefits of adaptations or accommodations on the IEP.
- Tracks time and other requirements for Medicaid reimbursement.
- Utilizes materials and develops programming and services that honor diversity within the home, school and local and global communities based on culture, diverse demographics and socio-economic status.
- Educates teachers, family members, and others about the impacts of disability on educational performance and the potential benefits of adaptations or accommodations.
- Coordinates communication and information to and from families, school staff and leadership, other special education team members, including BOCES.
- Assessment and progress monitoring of therapy services.
- Schedules in and out of class support.
- Other duties as assigned.
Continuum of occupational services, including prevention and intervention strategies.
Standardized and non-standardized assessments
Special education rules and regulations
Students with disabilities
Knowledge of using data to promote student achievement
Positive discipline and classroom management techniques
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
School, district and community resources
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Modern office procedures and methods
Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation
Ability ToEstablish professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement
Work with diverse populations and cultures
Respond to crisis across the district
Make presentations as required
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
Communicate effectively in written and oral form
Collaborate with and make recommendations to students, parents and school personnel
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience & Training GuidelinesEducation and License or Certificate:Bachelor’s or master’s degree from accredited occupational therapy program.
Current certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)
State of Colorado Occupational Therapy Registration and Colorado Department of Education Related Service Provider License.
WORKING CONDITIONSOffice and outside environment; exposure to computer screens and use of a keyboard. The noise level is usually moderate. Must be able to travel from site to site.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less. Ability to position students as needed to provide health services. Exposure to adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
Pay Range $54,000 -$82,320 **Based on education and years of experience
- Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.
With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/nYEsuFVucJ8
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$93k-110k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/27/2024
WEBSITE
rfsd.org
HEADQUARTERS
CARBONDALE, CO
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2011
CEO
SHARON S MOYA
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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