School-Based Occupational Therapist: Empower Students

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Part-time option

Job summary

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to diagnose and treat students with delays within an educational setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop plans supporting students in gaining, regaining or maintaining optimal functioning.

Responsibilities include assessing, consulting, treating and coordinating services, training teachers and support staff, and ensuring division procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in Occupational Therapy and related experience.
• Experience in the Education sector is preferred.
• Ability to work with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess, consult, treat, follow up, and coordinate services for students so they can participate in everyday activities.
• Provide training and education to teachers & support staff, and at times parents.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team
• Implement Division procedures as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Inclusive Education

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Masters’ Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to diagnose and treat students with delays within an educational setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop plans supporting students in gaining, regaining or maintaining optimal functioning.

Responsibilities include assessing, consulting, treating and coordinating services, training teachers and support staff, and ensuring division procedures are followed.