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Westfield Washington Schools

Occupational Therapist

Westfield Washington Schools, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626


Position Type:Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:10/18/2024

Location:Westfield Washington Schools

Date Available:11/04/2024The Occupational Therapist must possess a current Indiana licensure and at least a Bachelors degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. The Occupational Therapist should possess effective interpersonal skills and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team for the benefit of the special education student.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:Observe confidentialityRead, interpret, implement and assist in the development of students' IEPConduct oneself in accordance with Indiana Practice Act and in observance of Hamilton Boone Madison Special Services Cooperative policies and procedures.Work effectively as a part of the educational team including teacher of record, teacher of service, general education teachers, students, parents, instructional assistants, physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, speech therapists, doctors, nurses, counselors, principals, administrators, consulting teams.Work closely with occupational therapy assistants providing feedback on student performance functionally and specific to pertinent goals, medical concerns, functional mobility, teacher/educational staff concerns, parent concerns, transportation, access to educational environment (including but not necessarily limited to playground, PE, cafeteria, bathroom, seating/positioning, stairs, hallways, evacuation, data collection, behavior, self care, field trips, and adaptations), scheduling of supervisory visits/meetings/conferences/re-evaluations/treatment plans, and obtaining current medical referrals.Collaborate with occupational therapy assistant regarding adjusting and adapting physical therapy/functional mobility interventions to maximize student performance.Consistently follow through on behavioral programs established by educational teamSeek assistance from teacher of record, or appropriate professional team member regarding data collection, adapting behavior management, implementation/reinforcement of all appropriate skills.Observe student performance within educational environment relative to functional mobility, academic performance, participation in academic, social, recreational activities and overall access and report pertinent aspects to therapy/educational team along with appropriate proposals for adaptations/interventions.Document effectively relative IEP goals, progress, conference reports, communication with colleagues/parents/administrators and maintain complete files.Consult with educational staff regarding current status, concerns, and proposed adaptations/interventions.Encourage and support student's independence and progress with academics and functional mobility, and overall gross motor skills.Provide therapy services independently, with occupational therapist assistants or in collaboration with speech therapists, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and/or educational staff.Provide therapy services to students individually or in groups.Assist in scheduling, program planning, trainings, problem solving and documentation.Attend and participate in scheduled department meetings, goal meetings, observations, committee/team meetings.Develop and carry out educational and professional goals.Communicate efficiently and effectively with occupational therapy assistant, administrators, Department Chair and other professionals using email, voicemail, written notes, and/or typed notes.

Application Procedure:Apply at www.wws.k12.in.us