School-Based OT (K-3) – FT/PT

RCM Health Care Services; Trenton (NJ); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 121 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Referral Bonus Program

Weekly Direct Deposit

Résumé du poste

RCM Health Care Services is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support Trenton Public Schools. The position serves K-3 at one location, with about 40 students requiring OT services.

The OT will assess, plan, and implement therapy, develop IEPs, collaborate with school staff and families, monitor student progress, and maintain records to support the district’s instructional goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold acceptable NJ certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Must possess strong communication; managerial and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the laws and legal requirements surrounding the responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a diverse school community.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively help students develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• Ability to work as part of a highly functioning administrative team.
• Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status.
• Ability to work on site during the hours required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Identifies and assesses students referred by school personnel.
• Assesses and diagnoses suspected fine motor, attention, learning readiness, social/emotional readiness, self-care, math handwriting readiness.
• Collaborates with Child Study Team for eligibility and IEP development.
• Provides OT services to students with related services and reports progress.
• Maintains confidential records per federal/state law and district policies.
• Plans and delivers treatment programs for occupational deficits.
• Maintains equipment and supplies for OT services.
• Keeps professional development up to date with IDEA and NJ regulations.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Managerial and leadership skills

Knowledge of laws and requirements (IE

Ability to work in diverse school社区

Ability to develop daily living/work s

Team collaboration with admin

Formation

NJ certification as Occupational Therapist

Description du poste

RCM Health Care Services is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support Trenton Public Schools. The position serves K-3 at one location, with about 40 students requiring OT services.

The OT will assess, plan, and implement therapy, develop IEPs, collaborate with school staff and families, monitor student progress, and maintain records to support the district’s instructional goals.