Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

As a member of the child study team, the occupational therapist will work with students to address the physical, motor, and functional components of performance. This position requires a high degree of responsibility, discretion, independent judgment and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Valid N.J. DOE certification.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding a child study team and special education assessment and program requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning child study team and charter school-related matters.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.

Performance Responsibilities

• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc.
• Serve as a contributing member of the child study team.
• Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.
• Possess an understanding of the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the charter school.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.
• Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, New Jersey Department of Education rules and regulations, iLearn Schools Inc. policies, procedures and contractual obligations.
• Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
• Follow school affirmative action procedures.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the charter school rules and regulations.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff or students and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and functional living skill impairments.
• Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of educational needs for occupational therapy services.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified students with occupational therapy concerns.
• Assist in the collection of data for local, county, state or federal reports.
• Possess and understand the school emergency response plan.
• Attend school sponsored events as requested/contracted.
• Demonstrate a supportive role in the school fundraising projects.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned.

Reports to

Special Programs Resource Director

Supervise

Currently, not required to supervise

Terms of Employment

Full-time employee

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey state law (Title 18A) and the provisions of the iLearn Schools policy on evaluation of certified personnel.