- Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with occupational therapy goals contained in students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy services.
- Design, construct, and alter, and provide students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote maximum independence.
- Assess students with physical disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretations of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students according to district procedures.
- Consult with educational staff and parents regarding occupational therapy.
- Provide staff development training in assigned school to assist school personnel with selection and use of adaptive equipment and understanding of occupational therapy program.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.
- Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Assist the Assistive Technology Team in assessing, reporting, and recommending supports for eligible students.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the occupational therapy program and implement changes based on the findings.
- Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive material.
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
- Teach/Train/Supervise COTA to meet student needs based on IEPs, perform documentation appropriately, and fulfill responsibilities.
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Occupational Therapist - Waco, United States - Waco Independent School District
Description
Position Type:Professional/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
3/14/2024
Location:
Special Education Office
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: Executive Director - SpEd
Pay Grade/Days:104 / 190 days
Dept./School: Campuses Assigned
Date Revised: May 2018
Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention or maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in occupational therapy or related program
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational
therapy
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One year of experience as an occupational therapist
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work
locations as assigned; moderate lifting. May be required to lift and transfer students to or from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
