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- Current BPS employees in the LIUNA Bargaining Unit will be given first opportunity to fill the position.
- 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.
- 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.
occupational therapist - Bridgeport, CT , USA, United States - Bridgeport Public Schools
Description
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
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Posting will remain open until filled.
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' Applitrack system:
The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.