Occupational Therapist

Founded in 2004, Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth.

As a model of educational innovation, BCS inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential.

Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the BCS program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility and a lifelong love of learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction.

The Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student's level of function relative to the student's age and educational placement in such areas as fine / gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care and activities of daily living.

The Occupational Therapist reports to the Director of Special Education and consults and collaborates with key stakeholders, including families, teachers, and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the IEP team, develops occupational therapy treatment plans based on the educational goals for eligible students that improve the student's functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings
• Writes assessment reports identifying the student's needs and proposed treatment strategies, writes individual students goals and objectives as part of the IEP plan, maintains progress records
• Participates in the IEP meetings by providing on-site interpretation and summaries of assessment report results to families;

recommends appropriate activities and materials designed to accomplish motor goals sets and facilitate the development and family care of students

• Evaluates the effectiveness of the established program, making modification within the framework of the IEP process as necessary
• Coordinates occupational therapy program within the total educational system, including involvement with transition planning when appropriate
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education and early intervention in California that pertains to the delivery of occupational therapy services
• Consults and collaborates with other members of the educational team regarding the mandated and best-practice roles of occupational therapy and collaborates with medical and community agencies who interact with BCS and Early Intervention programs regarding occupational therapy services for students
• Refers students and families to related services which will assist the student's development
• Provides direction, training, and assistance to support staff assigned to the occupational therapy program
• Conducts in-service or other training programs for BCS staff on the role of occupational therapy as an educational service, normal sensory-motor development as related to learning, and identification of sensory-motor deficits
• Performs related duties as assigned

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US :

• Inclusive health, dental, and vision benefits
• School holidays and additional time off throughout the year
• Competitive pay ($90,000 - $120,000)
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• A fun, kind, hardworking team

WHO YOU ARE :

• You are detail-oriented, hardworking, and can execute at a high level
• You can operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• You have knowledge of special education law, ed code, and federal and state laws pertaining to students with special needs.
• Possession of a valid license, or eligibility for licensing, according to the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

Bullis Charter School (BCS), a TK-8 charter public school located in Los Altos, California, provides students and parents with an innovative, empowering and results-oriented public school choice.

At BCS, our programs inspire children and staff to reach for their full potential in an environment that nurtures collaboration, mutual respect, civic responsibility & lifelong love of learning.

At BCS, we value diversity of all kinds, and aim to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where we have the ability to share and learn from each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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