OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (0.25 FTE)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation :

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to occupational therapy.
• Plans and implements programs of therapy that help students develop to their potential in motor, perceptual and self-help skills and as much as possible, meets individuals needs, interests and abilities.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of Individual Educational Program goals.
• Develops case management programs that reflect individual needs, interests and abilities that meet the requirements of student Individual Educational Program goals.
• Assesses therapeutic progress of students on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Participates in Individual Educational Program meetings as requested.
• Prescribes effective programs or initiates referrals to appropriate agency personnel and provides progress reports as required.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents and staff concerning students’ occupational therapy program and / or progress.
• Selects and requests appropriate instructional materials and equipment and maintains required inventory records

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse / neglect.
• Knowledge of evaluation and placement process.
• Knowledge of an integrated evaluation / placement process and the Unified Educational System.
• Mediation / conflict resolution skills.

REQUIREMENTS :

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid New Mexico Occupational Therapsit, K-12 License.
• Valid New Mexico State Board license in Occupational Therapy
30+ days ago