Hybrid School-Based Occupational Therapist

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District in Newark, DE is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services for students across the district. The role reports to the Director of Special Services and involves developing IEP goals and delivering therapy both in person and remotely.

The ideal candidate will hold a Delaware OT license, demonstrate proficiency with educational software and Microsoft Office, collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams, and participate

Qualifications

• State of Delaware Professional License as an Occupational Therapist
• Successful completion all field work required
• Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children's Educational Software etc.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning while shows evidence of knowledge while increasing student achievement
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
• Develop specific benchmarks (short-term goals) related to annual goals to be part of the IEP.
• Plan and provide appropriate specialized occupational therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with occupational therapy goals contained in IEP
• Work on scheduling services to ensure all students' IEP requirements are met.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
• Counsel and involve parents in the occupational therapy program of their child
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
• Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with the Occupational Therapy profession
• Reduce barriers that limit student participation within the school environment, and utilize assistive technology to support student success with a variety of assistive technology
• Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure
• practice consistent with best practice to meet license requirements
• Provide feeding and oral-motor programs
• Provide sensory motor integration strategies
• Provides professional development to staff when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technology proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Collaboration with teams

Education

Delaware OT license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Educational software

Job description

Christina School District in Newark, DE is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services for students across the district. The role reports to the Director of Special Services and involves developing IEP goals and delivering therapy both in person and remotely.

The ideal candidate will hold a Delaware OT license, demonstrate proficiency with educational software and Microsoft Office, collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams, and participate