Newton Public Schools
Occupational Therapist (.5 FTE)
Newton Public Schools, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Position Type:Occupational/Physical Therapists & Speech and La/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:9/19/2024
Location:District-Wide
Department:
Student Services
Job Title:
Occupational Therapist
FLSA Status:(Exempt/Non-exempt)
Exempt; Unit A
Reports to:
Occupational Therapist CoordinatorIn compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
Summary:
This position provides school-based occupational therapy is designed to enhance the student's ability to fully access and be successful in the learning environment. School based OT helps facilitate independence and students perform important learning and school related to fulfill their role as students in the least restrictive environment.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's DegreeMinimum of 5-years' experience in OT; school setting preferredAbility to handle multitude of varying and complex issuesExcellent oral and written communication skillsSolid technical skillsDemonstrated Organizational skillsEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
Evaluate and determine the needs for OT services by identifying the perceptual/sensory/motor/developmental delay or underlying impairment that limit/prevent a student from accessing the educational curriculum.Evaluates and determines needs related to visual perception, motor proficiency, social skills, handwriting, activities of daily living, self-feeding, fine motor, sensory processing, psychosocial skills, eating, self-care, organization by promoting independenceWorks with a (RTI model) through tiered instruction to provide support through regular education.Provides consultation with the teachers, aides, team members. In consultation, the therapist and teacher form a cooperative partnership and engage in a reciprocal problem solving process. The goal of consultation is to enhance the student's skills to improve academic performance.Uses direct and indirect services, school occupational therapists collaborate with families, teachers and other team members staff to help implement a child's special education program.Provides consultation to/collaboration with teachers regarding specific special education students, best instructional strategies and classroom accommodationsSuggests adaptations to environment an order to maximize student performanceSupports students in a accessing their school and curriculumDevelops plans/ course of action to improve skill areaDetermines ways to adapt skill in order to fit with current level of functioningEvaluates and addresses skills that limit the child's ability to participate and succeed at school including educational, social, and functional skills.Provides direct or consultative services; modify or adapt schools tools and materials in order for a student to access the educational curriculum in a fix manner and as independent as possibleConsistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the studentsResponsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
School settingOffice settingMay be required to respond quickly to students, which may require runningSome driving required
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Date Posted:9/19/2024
Location:District-Wide
Department:
Student Services
Job Title:
Occupational Therapist
FLSA Status:(Exempt/Non-exempt)
Exempt; Unit A
Reports to:
Occupational Therapist CoordinatorIn compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
Summary:
This position provides school-based occupational therapy is designed to enhance the student's ability to fully access and be successful in the learning environment. School based OT helps facilitate independence and students perform important learning and school related to fulfill their role as students in the least restrictive environment.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's DegreeMinimum of 5-years' experience in OT; school setting preferredAbility to handle multitude of varying and complex issuesExcellent oral and written communication skillsSolid technical skillsDemonstrated Organizational skillsEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
Evaluate and determine the needs for OT services by identifying the perceptual/sensory/motor/developmental delay or underlying impairment that limit/prevent a student from accessing the educational curriculum.Evaluates and determines needs related to visual perception, motor proficiency, social skills, handwriting, activities of daily living, self-feeding, fine motor, sensory processing, psychosocial skills, eating, self-care, organization by promoting independenceWorks with a (RTI model) through tiered instruction to provide support through regular education.Provides consultation with the teachers, aides, team members. In consultation, the therapist and teacher form a cooperative partnership and engage in a reciprocal problem solving process. The goal of consultation is to enhance the student's skills to improve academic performance.Uses direct and indirect services, school occupational therapists collaborate with families, teachers and other team members staff to help implement a child's special education program.Provides consultation to/collaboration with teachers regarding specific special education students, best instructional strategies and classroom accommodationsSuggests adaptations to environment an order to maximize student performanceSupports students in a accessing their school and curriculumDevelops plans/ course of action to improve skill areaDetermines ways to adapt skill in order to fit with current level of functioningEvaluates and addresses skills that limit the child's ability to participate and succeed at school including educational, social, and functional skills.Provides direct or consultative services; modify or adapt schools tools and materials in order for a student to access the educational curriculum in a fix manner and as independent as possibleConsistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the studentsResponsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
School settingOffice settingMay be required to respond quickly to students, which may require runningSome driving required
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.