Job Status: All Applicants
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist

Location: Reed Elementary

Reports To: Principal

Calendar: 185 days a year

Hours: Part-Time
Salary: Placed on our Certified Pay Scale 

Job Summary:

As a Certified Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in supporting students' physical, sensory, and developmental needs to ensure their success in an educational setting. Your expertise will help students overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in their academic environment.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:  

1. Assess and Evaluate:  
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify students' occupational therapy needs. 
2. Evaluate students' physical, sensory, and cognitive capabilities to develop individualized treatment plans. 

1. Individualized Therapy:  
1. Provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions to address students' specific needs. 
2. Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and functional daily living skills. 

1. Collaboration:  
1. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other members of the school's interdisciplinary team to develop and implement intervention strategies that support students' educational goals. 
2. Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to contribute to students' personalized plans. 

1. Monitoring Progress:  
1. Track students' progress and make data-driven decisions to adjust therapy interventions as needed. 
2. Provide regular progress reports to parents and school staff. 

1. Assistive Technology:  
1. Recommend and implement assistive technology solutions to enhance students' participation in the classroom. 

1. Professional Development:  
1. Stay up-to-date with best practices and current research in occupational therapy. 
2. Pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities to maintain certification and enhance skills. 

1. Record Keeping:  
1. Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions, assessments, and progress reports. 

1. Safety and Compliance:  
1. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for students during therapy sessions. 
2. Adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines governing occupational therapy services in schools.

Qualifications:  

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:  

• A valid Pupil Personnel Idaho Credential with the proper endorsement.
• A valid license as a Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) issued by the state licensing board. 
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. 
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is preferred but not mandatory. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with students, parents, and school staff. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. 
• Knowledge of IEP development and special education laws and regulations.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, educational teams, and other professionals in the school setting.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment. 
• May be required to block or redirect students.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.