Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Purpose : The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides direct student services and consultive services to staff / parents for students eligible for special education evaluations / services.
Reports To : Building Principal(s) and Director of Special Services
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary : 187-day contract days, based on Negotiated Agreement Salary Schedule
Required Qualifications :
- Valid Kansas Occupational Therapist License by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college / university
- Possession of a valid Kansas driver's license
- Knowledge of the federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practices
- Ability to interpret evaluation data and write comprehensive reports
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate respectively and compassionately to a child and their family
- Ability to document in accordance with professional standards and state and local guidelines
- A high level of professionalism and decorum.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)
- The desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience as an Occupational Therapist in a school settingEssential Functions : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Conduct Occupational Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional standards and proceduresWrite comprehensive diagnostic evaluations according to established state and federal professional standards and proceduresParticipate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the continuing needs of identified students or those at riskDevelop Individualized Education Programs for identified studentsProvide Occupational Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a collaborative team to address the fine motor needs of the studentComplete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student progress on IEP goals and objectivesWork collaboratively with teachers and parents to ensure a unified approach to school-related issuesProvide training to teachers, parents, instructor assistants, and other related service personnel to ensure their effective contribution to a child's Individualized Education ProgramSupervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)Serve on various district, school, or Occupational Therapy staff committees as appropriateProactively schedules parent conferences / visitsParticipate in the general education SIT processWilling to travel locally using own transportation (mileage reimbursed)Regular attendance at workOther duties as assigned by administrationGeneral Responsibilities
Contribute to safe and orderly work areasWork to help ensure student achievementBuild positive school / community relationsWork to develop effective and efficient performancePractice responsible fiscal, facility, and resource managementModel positive professional attributesEnsure that all federal, state, and District policies are observed during all activitiesKeep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniquesObtain advance approval from the principal for all activities and expendituresAdhere to all District policies and procedures, including the USD207 Negotiated AgreementAdhere to all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanPhysical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to enter data into a computer, to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aidsAbility to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephoneAbility to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephonePhysical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist heightAbility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overheadTerms of Employment : At-will employment and salary are to be determined by the Board.
Evaluation : Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Negotiated Agreement.
Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promoting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.