Occupational Therapist

St. Clement's School; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Canada is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to support student success by providing effective services in schools. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educational teams to ensure a cohesive approach and contribute to individualized student plans. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists are required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Pension through the Local Authorities Pension Plan

Health & wellness spending account

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Requires advanced communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide universal, targeted, and individualized supports in schools.
• Collaborate with the inclusive education team for cohesive education.
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessments.

Skills

Advanced communication and collaboration skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong time management skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)

Tools

Proficiency in computers

Job description

Occupational Therapist

St. Paul Education invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide effective support services to students in our schools by working collaboratively with SPERD students, families, administration, educational staff, and external agencies. Reporting to the Director of Inclusive Education, the OT will support and promote the success of all students as part of multidisciplinary teams across the school division. This is a full-time 10-month continuous position with an annual salary comprehensive benefit plan (including a health & wellness spending account), and pension through the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

Preferences

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Advanced communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency in computers.
• Valid driver's license.

Duties

• Provide universal, targeted, and individualized supports and services in division schools.
• Collaborate with other members of the inclusive education team at each school to ensure a cohesive approach to education.
• Providing assessment, intervention plan support, and coaching to parents, teachers, and support staff.
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessments.
• Contribute to the development of student IPPs and program planning.
• Facilitate professional development for parents, teachers, and educational assistants.

For more information, contact Ms. Sha-Lyn Tichkowsky, Director of Inclusive Education and Early Learning, at 780-645-3323, or by email, [e-mail].

Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at http://stpauleducation.simplication.com. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Instructions on applying for positions are available on our website, http://www.stpauleducation.ab.ca/work-sperd.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record – Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

About St. Paul Education

Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division's religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.

We serve 3640 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 232 FTE teaching staff and 293 support staff.