Occupational Therapist

GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #32; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #32 in San Luis, Arizona, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess students' functional development and implement treatment plans. This role involves collaboration with special education staff to enhance accessibility and program development. A Master's degree in a relevant field is required along with relevant job experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills to work with diverse student populations and contribute effectively to educational activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently work with others in various circumstances.
• Knowledge of health standards and hazards and safety practices.
• Experience in job-related practices in a specialized field.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' functional physical development level.
• Plan and implement appropriate treatment for individual objectives.
• Identify architectural barriers and provide accessibility recommendations.

Skills

Applying assessment instruments

Operating equipment used in occupational therapy

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Education

Masters degree in job-related area

Job description

Job Purpose

The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement; and providing direction to Occupational Therapy Technicians, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Special Education Teachers and Instructional Aides.

This job reports to Special Education Director.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy strategies; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age-appropriate activities; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; abnormal development and medical diagnoses related to special education funding categories; current OT treatment interventions; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities.

Education

Masters degree in job-related area.

Experience

Job related experience within a specialized field is required.