School-Based Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to support EEP - Gr. 6 students within an inclusive educational setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, administer and interpret standardized assessments, and develop classroom-based strategies to integrate OT into daily routines, with emphasis on building capacity among teachers, families and support staff, coordinating with the Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the community,

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy with coursework in assessment and treatment of fine motor, visual motor and perceptual difficulties.
• Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapy (ACOT).
• Two or more years of experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to EEP - Gr. 6 students within an inclusive educational environment.
• Collaborate with the school team and multi-disciplinary team.
• Build capacity with teachers, other educational staff and through parents and family as primary responsibility.
• Administer, score and interpret standardized occupational therapy assessments.
• Conduct occupational therapy within the context of typical classroom activities.
• Direct and assist students in performing daily classroom routines.
• Collaborate to develop broad based strategies that focus on integration of occupational therapy within daily functioning of classroom/school environments.
• Professional development focused on creating bench-strength and increasing knowledge for District.
• Model inclusive, broad based strategies for Teachers, Facilitators, Parents and EAs in the classroom.
• Monitor children's progress and advise on strategies for assessing students' achievement of curricular outcomes in grades 1-6.
• Coordinate, plan and model programs in the classroom, such as Handwriting Without Tears.
• Assist and provide support to the team in the identification of children who qualify for Program Unit Funding.
• Develop/extend partnerships with the Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Community.

Skills

Assessment & treatment of fine motor,

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to support EEP - Gr. 6 students within an inclusive educational setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, administer and interpret standardized assessments, and develop classroom-based strategies to integrate OT into daily routines, with emphasis on building capacity among teachers, families and support staff, coordinating with the Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the community,