Occupational Therapist

• Certified Student & Teacher Support/Occupational Therapist
  
   
• Date Posted:
    3/18/2024
  
   
• Location:
    Special Education Department
  
   
• Date Available:
    7/1/2024
  
   

Position Length: 9 Month

Job Grade: Occupational / Physical Therapist

Annual Rate: $64,146 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day: 8

Application Procedure: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/gilbertschools/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=15012
  
Occupational Therapist
JOB DESCRIPTION
Gilbert Unified School District
 

Purpose Statement

The job of an Occupational Therapist is performed for the purpose/s of assessing a student's functional development level, providing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives, and providing recommendations for program development and student placement. 

Essential Functions 

• Implements therapeutic activities to address deficits in the area/s of fine motor, visual motor, sensory-motor, and visual perceptual as indicated on the IEP (504 plan).
• Administers, interprets, and writes up assessments in the areas of fine motor, visual motor, sensory-motor, and visual perceptual how these areas affect a student's academic performance.
• Instructs students, teachers, parents and other involved persons for the purpose of supporting the student's IEP (or 504) plan.
• Meets regularly with the Occupational Therapist Assistant through a collaborative process to review and inspect all aspects of occupational therapy services rendered. The level of supervision is commensurate with the education and training of the occupational therapy assistant and district guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans (IEP, 504) for services, and/or making recommendations.
• Participates in meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that state standards and/or federal mandates are achieved (IEP or 504 process).
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. progress reports, daily treatment notes, Medicaid billing, student activities, correspondence, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information (e.g. student performance data, clinical feedback, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Assesses/recommends need for adaptive equipment and/or environmental modifications as needed for the successful implementation of a student's functional goals.
• Participates/facilitates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform school based functions.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing a student's functional goals.
• Travel between schools to provide services.

Other Functions 

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities including collaboration and co-treating students with other district personnel.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices, preparing and maintaining accurate records, operating devices used in occupational therapy treatments, correct application of therapeutic activities, and interpersonal communication and interactive (both written and verbal) skills.

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group discussions, and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures, knowledge of medical and neurodevelopmental conditions commonly seen in a pediatric population, knowledge of various assessment materials for this population and knowledge of positioning devices.
 
ABILITY is required to participate in a number of activities, meetings and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data, and consider a number of factors when using occupational therapy-related devices. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate job-related devices using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purposes, and utilize a variety of types of job-related devices. In working with others, problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines. Problem-solving with job-related devices is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality, and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision, using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization's services. 

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting (on a variety of surfaces including chairs, floor, stools, benches etc.), 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard-free environment.           

Experience
Job-related experience within a specialized field is required.

Education
Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE or predecessor
 

Required Testing
National Certification Examination
 

Continuing Educ. / Training
20 CEU every 2 years OT license
36 hours every 3 years for NBCOT certification
 

Certificates & Licenses
AZ State OT Licensure
NBCOT certification recommended
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Clearances
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status
Non Exempt

Approval Date
July 1, 2020

Salary Grade
Occupational Therapist   9.5 Month

Other:

Nondiscrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.  The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs.  The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. 

Declaracion de Non Discriminacion
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones.  La falta de habilidad del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo