The Occupational Therapist works under the immediate supervision of a Program Manager/Principal. The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy assessment, consultation to school personnel and/or direct treatment to children from birth to age 22 who qualify for occupational therapy, and works with special education teams in identifying services needed for special education.
- Graduation from an accredited program in occupational therapy
- Currently registered with the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (CCR3051.6)
- Holds a valid California License for Occupational Therapists PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with TK-12 students
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- May include, but not limited to the following:
- Evaluate students using standardized and non-standardized tests and observe activities that involve motor tasks, sensory processing and functional skills
- Evaluate sensory impairments and perceptual motor skills and make recommendations to staff regarding methods and information to improve functional skills in the classroom
- Evaluate abnormal patterns of posture and movement and instructs teachers in positioning and handling techniques for improved function
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members in the special education program to identify educational methods, needs and services for students
- Assist teachers in developing functional and achievable motor goals in the educational setting for the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); provides reports for use in IEP committees, attends IEP meetings as required and maintains progress notes on student records
- Train classroom staff on body mechanics and lifting safety as it pertains to specific students, equipment, and environments