Occupational Therapist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT

Northwest Regional ESD; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Regional Education Service District seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and provide OT services to children with disabilities under IEP/IFSP plans. The role collaborates with parents and school staff, designs treatment plans, and trains instructional personnel at school sites.

Candidates must hold Oregon OT licensure, have a bachelor’s degree, and at least two years of experience with children.

Qualifications

• Holds current Oregon occupational therapy license.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum two years experience working with children.
• Proficient with database software, email, internet and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents and staff to support the educational program.
• Evaluate children to determine need for occupational therapy services.
• Design and reevaluate treatment plans via IEP/IFSP.
• Provide training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• Document evaluations, test results, progress reports and notes with confidentiality.
• Coordinate with professionals and staff to implement OT goals and objectives.
• Serve as resource for medical information for families and staff.
• Maintain communication with agencies related to child’s needs, progress and safety.
• Supervise OT assistants and adapt materials to aid participation in education.
• Maintain supplies and keep current with practice standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database software

Email

Internet software

Word processing

Job description

Occupational Therapist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT JobID: 1442

Position Type: Licensed/ Licensed Employee

Date Posted: 4/13/2022

Location: NWRESD - Multiple Locations

Closing Date: Ongoing Recruitment

Department: As Assigned

Reports To: As Assigned

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule

FTE: 1.0 FTE

In Partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

General Description:

This position evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to children who have mental and/or physical disabilities and who are on a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Holds current license as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Meets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy. Other certificates as determined by District.
• Proficient with database software, e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Holds a current driver’s license.

Essential Functions: include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works collaboratively with parents and staff in support of the total educational program. Attends meetings related to caseload.
• Evaluates children to identify need for occupational therapy services and type/level of service.
• Interprets data to design a treatment plan. Re-evaluates plan on annual basis via IEP or IFSP. Reevaluates eligibility as needed.
• Implements treatment plan for individuals or groups. Provides training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• Documents appropriate information as required (i.e., written evaluations, test results, progress reports, notes, and other child records). Maintains confidentiality.
• Confers with other professional and general staff members to coordinate, schedule and implement occupational therapy goals and objectives within the educational plan.
• Serves as resource for medically related information for parents, school staff and teachers.
• Maintains communication with other professionals, general staff members, parents and other public and private agencies (e.g., Children's' Services Division, Shriners) related to child's needs, progress and safety.
• Provides training and supervision to child occupational therapy assistants, child occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants at school sites.
• Fabricates and adapts specialized materials and devices to assist children to participate in their education.
• Performs duties related to operation of occupational therapy department, such as maintaining, inventorying and ordering supplies or equipment.
• Keeps current in standards of practice to provide best service to the child. Maintains professional growth and development.

Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff<...> employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] .Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

Attachments:

• 2024/2025 Salary Schedule
• Bargaining Agreement
• Updated Job Description