Occupational Therapist - District Wide - Astoria School District

Astoria School District No. 1C is seeking applicants for the following position.

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Programs

EVALUATED BY: Director of Special Programs

JOB SUMMARY:

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).

QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION:

• 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.
• Meets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy. Other certificates as determined by the District.
• Proficient with database software, e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Holds a current driver’s license.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform physical requirements which may include:
  • Moderate degree of physical stamina
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending and occasional lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.
  • Repetitive movement of reaching overhead, extending, fine motor movement of hands and wrist
  • Ability to use telephone, computer, projector, and other office equipment
  • Ability to make frequent trips to and from locations throughout the school building and grounds

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 plans 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 a 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 standards of practice to provide best service to the child. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Demonstrate support for Astoria School District Mission and Values and Strategic Plan Goals
• Establish and maintain a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationships with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians and community members
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues and parents/guardians
• Demonstrate computer literacy and operate software programs as related to job responsibilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or Astoria School District patron, and use or relay confidential information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities
• Follow all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements and reasonable requests by proper authority
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and punctuality regarding deadlines, meeting attendance and following schedules
• Work collaboratively with other departments
• Work is generally performed in small groups or one on one in a classroom setting.
• Travel to various sites may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION BEGINS:  August 2023

SALARY RANGE:  Per individual contract

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Travis Roe, Special Programs Director

Phone: 503-325-0476

Email: troe@astoria.k12.or.us

ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMIT: 

Note: Application must include the following (via upload to TalentEd Recruit & Hire)

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three current letters of recommendation

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