ESY Occupational Therapist

Newton Public Schools
US - Massachusetts - Newton
June 29, 2024

Position Type:
Summer Employment/Specialist

Date Posted:
1/8/2024

Location:
City-Wide Summer Programs Department: Student Services Job Title: Occupational Therapist FLSA Status:(Exempt/Non-exempt) Exempt Unit A Reports to: Occupational Therapist Coordinator
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary:

This position provides school-based occupational therapy is designed to enhance the student's ability to fully access and be successful in the learning environment.
School based OT helps facilitate independence and students perform important learning and school related to fulfill their role as students in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications:

This position facilitates student independence within the school environment through adaptations, accommodations, and OT intervention (direct, consult).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 5-years' experience in OT; school setting preferred
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Solid technical skills
Demonstrated Organizational skills

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

Evaluate and determine the needs for OT services by identifying the perceptual/sensory/motor/developmental delay or underlying impairment that limit/prevent a student from accessing the educational curriculum
Evaluates and determines needs related to visual perception, motor proficiency, social skills, handwriting, activities of daily living, self-feeding, fine motor, sensory processing, psychosocial skills, eating, self-care, organization by promoting independence
Works with a (RTI model) through tiered instruction to provide support through regular education
Provides consultation with the teachers, aides, team members. In consultation, the therapist and teacher form a cooperative partnership and engage in a reciprocal problem solving process. The goal of consultation is to enhance the student's skills to improve academic performance.
Uses direct and indirect services, school occupational therapists collaborate with families, teachers and other team members staff to help implement a child's special education program
Provides consultation to/collaboration with teachers regarding specific special education students, best instructional strategies and classroom accommodations
Suggests adaptations to environment an order to maximize student performance
Supports students in a accessing their school and curriculum
Develops plans/ course of action to improve skill area
Determines ways to adapt skill in order to fit with current level of functioning
Evaluates and addresses skills that limit the child's ability to participate and succeed at school including educational, social, and functional skills.
Provides direct or consultative services; modify or adapt schools tools and materials in order for a student to access the educational curriculum in a fix manner and as independent as possible
Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

School setting
Office setting
Some lifting required up to 50 lbs.
May be required to respond quickly to students, which may require running
Some driving required

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