School Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is seeking a School Occupational Therapist to work at a Facility in Durango, CO. This is a registry position with our company.



Pay Rate: $42 / hour

*W2



Shift Details:

• Day 4x7.5-Hour (08:00 - 15:30)

Details:

The function of the Occupational Therapist / COTA is to maximize student achievement (participation, independence and success) through screenings, assessment, direct therapy services, and consultation for students with identified educational needs and/or IEP’s across all school environments.

• In-depth knowledge of motor and sensory motor disabilities in an educational environment preferred


• Experience with school populations (ages birth to 21) preferred

Requirements:

1. Certified Occupational Assistant who is licensed to practice in the state of Colorado, Eligible for a Colorado Department of Education Professional Special Services COTA license

2. Eligible for a Colorado Department of Education Professional Special Services COTA license

3. In-depth knowledge of motor and sensory motor disabilities in an educational environment preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in screenings and assessment procedures for students including pre referral and Response to Intervention. Communicate findings to the educational teams, and when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the student(s).

2. Collaborate and consult with general, special education, specialty teachers and other support staff to meet the needs of all students.

3. Available for consultation to IEP teams, building level special education and child study teams and for assisting with setting up 504 plans and accommodations as needed for students.

4. Assist with the development of the IEP’s with goals that are functional and educationally relevant using evidence-based interventions and strategies to support a student’s educational programs. The occupational therapist’s role in the interventions and strategies will focus on, but is not limited to, self help skills, access skills, fine motor development, visual perceptual skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing strategies, positioning, use of adaptive equipment and/or assistive technology and increased independence with functional life skills.

5. Provide training to paraprofessionals and teachers in regards to safe and proper handling and positioning of students with disabilities as well as the equipment (including assistive technology as appropriate) that the student is using. Also, provide training on inclusion strategies, increasing independence across school settings and appropriate adaptations for educational activities.

6. Maintain records/data collection necessary for placement, progress monitoring and ongoing programming. Utilize the computerized IEP and records systems available.

7. Facilitate in-service education and other professional development as appropriate.

8. Professionally supervise and monitor the job performance of any assigned occupation therapy assistants (COTA) and/or occupational therapy students.

9. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Services and/or the Executive Director.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-6263. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Merlyn Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).




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