Occupational Therapist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT

General Description

This position evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to children who have mental and/or physical disabilities and who are on a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).

Qualifications

• Holds current license as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Mets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy.
• Meets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy.
• Other certificates as determined by District.
• Proficient with database software, e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Holds a current driver’s license.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with parents and staff in support of the total educational program.
• Attends meetings related to caseload.
• Evaluates children to identify need for occupational therapy services and type/level of service.
• Interprets data to design a treatment plan.
• Re-evaluates plan on annual basis via IEP or IFSP.
• Reevaluates eligibility as needed.
• Implements treatment plan for individuals or groups.
• Provides training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• Documents appropriate information as required (i.e., written evaluations, test results, progress reports, notes, and other child records).
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Confers with other professional and general staff members to coordinate, schedule and implement occupational therapy goals and objectives within the educational plan.
• Serves as resource for medically related information for parents, school staff and teachers.
• Maintains communication with other professionals, general staff members, parents and other public and private agencies (e.g., Children's' Services Division, Shriners) related to child's needs, progress and safety.
• Provides training and supervision to child occupational therapy assistants, child occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants at school sites.
• Fabricates and adapts specialized materials and devices to assist children to participate in their education.
• Performs duties related to operation of occupational therapy department, such as maintaining, inventorying and ordering supplies or equipment.
• Keeps current in standards of practice to provide best service to the child.
• Maintains professional growth and development.

Pay

Compensation is per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule FTE: 1.0 FTE

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Application Instructions

Not specified

Contact Information

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Accessibility

Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.