Occupational Therapist - Bridgeport, United States - Bridgeport Public Schools

Bridgeport Public Schools Bridgeport, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
1/31/2024

Location:
BPS

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

SCHOOL YEAR

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT TO BE DETERMINED
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $81,500
*Current BPS employees in the LIUNA Bargaining Unit will be given first opportunity to fill the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides therapeutically appropriate individual and group occupational therapy services for children with a variety of medical and developmental disabilities in accordance with students Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Schedules and coordinates student therapeutic sessions to implement therapy programs focused on achieving educational goals and objectives as outlined in students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Provides classroom strategies for teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals who service students requiring OT services for academic-based tasks.
Selects activities that will assist students learn life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
Conducts occupational therapy evaluations to determine students' need or continuing need for school-based services.
Evaluates students' progress and prepares detailed progress reports as needed.
Develops and implements IEP goals according to OT best practices.
Develops and maintains effective communication with all team members (student, family, teachers, and other related service personnel) to represent OT needs and contribute to the development of OT-related services.
Consults with other school district personnel to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
Consults with members of PPT team when making recommendations for treatment, adaptations, modifications, and other supports to educational program based upon clinical judgment and best practice guidelines.
Provides training and supervision for school district personnel in therapy techniques and objectives for students' as required.
Attends and participates in Assistive Technology meetings, Planning and Placement meetings, and family training meetings.
Selects and recommends assistive technology equipment/materials and/or accommodations and modifications in order to enhance the student's participation in the general education setting.
Maintains current on occupational therapy best practices and research.
Provides adequate and appropriate supervision and consultation to certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L) and occupational therapy students as required.
Other duties as assigned by School District administrative personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed and registered as an occupational therapist (OTR/L) in accordance with State of Connecticut regulations. Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
Superior organizational, oral and written communication skills.
Experience in the development and presentation of professional development initiatives.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, students, parents and community representatives.
Experience in supervising certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L).
Demonstrated commitment to department "team" concept and the success of the organization.
Ability to meet deadlines as required.
Demonstrated ability to provide good attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
Ability to travel to and service students at more than one school location during the workday.
Knowledge of a Special Education (IEP/504) policies and procedures preferred.
Computer literate.

Salary range for this position is $65,000 to $81,500 dependent on experience with a comprehensive benefits package. Work year is 186 days and follows the school calendar.

Posting will remain open until filled.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' Applitrack

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."

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