occupational therapist - , KS, United States - Educate Kansas

Description

Occupational Therapist

Basehor-Linwood USD 458

• POSITION: Occupational Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must possess:

• An occupational therapy license from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
• A valid Kansas driver's license
• Experience providing occupational therapy with an emphasis on developmental disabilities
• Experience working collaboratively with teams and families.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a school setting

REPORTS TO:
TBLSEC Special Education Administrators and USD 458 & USD 464 Building Principals


JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy to individuals and groups of students with exceptionalities in the educational setting per the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student's level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development- sensory-motor integration- self-care- and the activities of daily living.
• Writes assessment reports identifying the student's needs.
• Writes proposed goals and objectives as part of the IEP based on the educational goals to improve the student's functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings.
• Maintains progress data.
• Participates in the IEP meeting.
• Collaborates with other providers.
• Provides students with individual and group therapy sessions.
• Adapts equipment to assure proper positioning and to enhance functional performance of the student.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment.

Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Information

NA

Salary Information

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Employer Information

Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458 serves students and families in a 90 square mile area of southern Leavenworth County, Kansas.

We currently have 8 district attendance centers. Our Early Learning Center for Childcare and Pre-K opened for the school year in August. K-5 buildings are located in Bonner Springs, Basehor and the Glenwood Ridge subdivision. A new K-5 building, located in Basehor, opened in the Fall 2021. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 attend Basehor-Linwood Middle School in Basehor, near the center of the district. Basehor-Linwood High School, located in Basehor, is a 5A school, serving students in grades 9 through 12.

BLHS was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School.

In addition, the district operates Basehor-Linwood Virtual School, an internet-based school serving approximately 250 K-12 students statewide instructed by Basehor-Linwood teachers.

Special Education services are provided by the Tonganoxie/Basehor-Linwood Special Education Cooperative located in Basehor.

USD 458 is part of a vibrant, growing suburban area with expanding student population and tax base. The mission of USD 458 is to serve all students developing and reaching their potential.

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