School OT: Impactful Evaluations & IEP Support

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pasadena Independent School District seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to evaluate students referred for OT services and support ARD meetings in determining eligibility. You will provide related services and collaborate with the ARD committee to translate OT recommendations into educational objectives within IEPs.

As part of your role you will consult with teachers, families, and health organizations, offer staff development, and assist in adapting materials.

Formación

• Degree/certification/licensure required by law.
• Prefer successful experience in Texas public schools or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Provides consultation to the school district for planning and implementation of occupational therapy services.
• Conducts Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team for determining special needs of individual students and appropriate placement.
• Makes a written report of evaluation to the Admissions, Review, and Dismissal Committee.
• Assists the ARD committee in the development of the individual educational program (IEP's) in terms of eligible students and/or recommended educational alternatives.
• Provide services to students with disabilities as specified in the individual education program (IEP).
• Provide consultation to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents concerning IEP implementation, maintenance, and evaluation.
• Provides workshops and staff development sessions as requested by the educational staff.
• Offers guidance and assistance to classroom teachers and suggestions for adapting materials and equipment for individual or class use.
• Provide consultation to parents and families through evaluation summaries, home programs, referrals to other agencies, suggestions for home management and adaptive equipment and organization of parent groups.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the community health agencies.
• Makes an assessment of potential architectural barriers which may hinder a handicapped child and makes suggestions for the elimination of such barriers.
• Assist in the conversion of OT recommendations into educational behavioral objectives to provide the mechanism to improve the value of the educational experience of the student.
• Perform other duties as assigned by proper authority

Educación

Degree(s), certification, and/or licensure by the association and/or board as designated by law

Descripción del empleo

The Pasadena Independent School District seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to evaluate students referred for OT services and support ARD meetings in determining eligibility. You will provide related services and collaborate with the ARD committee to translate OT recommendations into educational objectives within IEPs.

As part of your role you will consult with teachers, families, and health organizations, offer staff development, and assist in adapting materials.