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    1 week ago

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    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB SUMMARY:

    Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Occupational Therapist provides educational occupational therapy services to students (birth through age twenty-one) and IEP team members.

    The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the proper interpretation and performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

    Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:


    Screens and/or evaluates students who have been referred to occupational therapy in the areas of fine motor performance, coordination, postural stability, perceptual motor performance, sensory processing and self-regulation and activities of daily living/functional skills (such as written productions and classroom tool use) with emphasis on present level of performance as related to academic functioning.

    Train special and general education staff, parent and other team members on specific interventions.


    Consults and collaborates with teachers and other specialists regarding appropriate motor activities, self-help skills, sensory needs, adaptations, and special equipment or assistive devices as necessary.

    Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP/IIIP/IFSP and provide information for building staff as needed.

    Provides monitoring, consultation, direct or indirect occupational therapy for selected students who are eligible for such services.

    Maintains close communication with classroom teachers, other staff and parents concerning student's performance.


    Maintains accurate records of students evaluated and served in occupational therapy program; including assessment results, IEP progress and other documentation or reports as needed.

    Participates in designated team meetings, individual education plan conferences and periodic reviews involving assessment, programming and reevaluation decisions.

    Schedules occupational therapy evaluation and service times/locations with teachers and building principals.

    Develops and provides formal and informal in-service programs for teachers and parents regarding occupational therapy.

    Maintain appropriate records and reports. Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.


    Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.


    Acts as liaison between school district and community agencies, doctors and hospitals as needed to provide collaborative occupational therapy services.

    Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

    Orders and maintains equipment and check out system.

    Designs, orders or constructs adaptive equipment and assistive devices and other classroom support items.

    Participates in in-services and organizational meetings for Special Services.

    Participates in professional development by attending in-services, workshops, conferences and classes.

    Maintains close communication with the Director of Special Educational.

    Promotes school and community awareness of occupational therapy.

    When requested, serves on school district and/or community policy-making committees in an advisory capacity.

    Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.

    Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

    Performs other duties as assigned.


    Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
    Must be licensed occupational therapist (OT).

    Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

    Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming, including functional behavioral assessments.

    Experience implementing strategies for improving social skills.

    Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.

    Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.

    Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.

    Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

    Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.

    Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
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