Occupational Therapist

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate students and develop therapeutic plans to support their educational progress. You will implement therapy within school settings to meet IEP objectives and collaborate with teachers, families, and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities include scheduling evaluations, maintaining records, and ensuring proper setup of therapy spaces and equipment. A 9-month schedule and 1.0 FTE position are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of North Dakota and certified by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board (NBCOT).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students to determine functional levels and plans therapeutic activities.
• Implements therapy to help students benefit from education and meet IEP goals.
• Collaborates with teachers, families, physicians, and agencies.
• Sets up, maintains, and cleans treatment areas and equipment.
• Schedules evaluations and treatments; maintains records and reports.
• Supervises caseload and coordinates with district staff.

Skills

ND licensure

NBCOT certification

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Full/Part Time1.0 FTERegular/TemporaryRegularSchedule9-months (190 days)Salary RangeFrom $53,552 to $80,506

Position Summary

Evaluates students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Implementation to meet the IEP goals; Program planning and management
• Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.
• Set-up, maintenance and cleaning of treatment areas and O.T. equipment.
• Program services include: self help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, fine motor and sensory functions, & pre-vocation/vocational skills.
• Function as a team member for IEP's and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies.
• Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, and procedures.
• Schedule students for evaluation and treatment
• Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the assigned COTA.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Complete a pediatric affiliation and/or two years of work experience.
• Licensed by the State of North Dakota and certified by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100