Occupational Therapist IV - Hawaii District-West Special Education/Special Services

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 70,263 - 81,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

21 days vacation

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist IV in Hilo, Hawaii. This position involves planning and implementing occupational therapy services for students, preparing treatment plans, and collaborating with educational staff.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited program and be licensed in Hawaii. Benefits include health insurance and paid holidays. Join us in making a difference in educational needs through tailored therapeutic solutions!

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an ACOTE-approved occupational therapy education program.
• At least 1 year of progressively responsible work experience.
• Must have passed the OT national certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on educational program planning.
• Prepare treatment plans and reports.
• May supervise and provide guidance to lower-level OTs.
• Provide consultative services to parents and staff.
• Monitor student progress and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Occupational therapy methods

Supervisory skills

Communication

Planning

Education

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program

Licensure in Hawaii as an occupational therapist

Job description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist IV, SR‑22

Salary

Occupational Therapist IV, SR‑22: $6,296.00 – $7,289.00 per month.

All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step is based on special characteristics, critical needs, exceptional qualifications, availability of funds, and other factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees are placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attends meetings for collaborative planning of educational programs or provision of services;
• Prepares information to teachers and other school personnel on preventive activities to help struggling learners, participates in whole school and/or student‑specific screenings;
• Prepares reports, treatment plans and other material;
• May supervise a small group of lower‑level OTs and para‑professionals;
• May assign schedule and review work of subordinates and provide them with guidance and assistance;
• May provide technical assistance to school and/or district staff (resource teachers, district educational specialists, principals, other specialized personnel, etc.);
• Provides advisory and consultative services and program information to parents, family members and volunteer personnel;
• Modifies and designs therapeutic equipment;
• Estimates equipment and therapy supplies, requisitions and maintains inventory of adequate supplies, equipment and materials for program operation;
• Provides fieldwork training experience for occupational therapy students;
• Independently prepares and plans an occupational therapy program that consists of an array of services;
• Attends school‑focused team meetings to identify curricular expectations, current performance, other relevant information, and determine areas where information is needed for a particular student’s evaluation;
• Plans, selects and uses a variety of occupational therapy methods and measures to identify the student’s performance skills, patterns, contexts, activity demands and student factors in relation to the identified education‑related areas;
• Analyzes and interprets results with the IEP team;
• Assists with the determination of goals and objectives, implements treatment plans and monitors progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements: Applicants must graduate from an occupational therapy education program approved at the time of graduation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and have successfully completed the field work requirements prescribed by the degree‑awarding school.

Experience Requirements: Must have progressively responsible work experience. For Occupational Therapist IV, at least one (1) year of experience must be comparable to the next lower level in this series. Some positions may require evidence of ability to supervise others.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience alone is not sufficient; overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position.

Certification and Licensing

• Applicants must have passed the OT national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Applicants must be licensed with the State of Hawaii as an OT at the time of appointment.

Physical Requirements

Driver’s License Requirement: This position requires a current, valid driver’s license.

Lift/Carry Requirement: Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Holidays: Eligible employees may receive 13 paid holidays per year (14 in an election year).
• Vacation: Employees on certain bargaining units earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year, with unused credits applicable to retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: State contributes to premiums for eligible employees.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance for employees and retirees.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Workers’ Compensation: Benefits for medical expenses and wage replacement if injured on the job.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its programs on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, and the same categories listed above, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.