Dallas Independent School District
Occupational Therapist Assistant (185 Days)
Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Description
Utilize assessment and evaluation procedures for therapeutic intervention for therapeutic intervention for disabled students to determine student eligibility for therapy services.Complete assessment report within mandated time frames.Communicate results of evaluation and specific recommendations of occupational therapy services to the parent, educational staff, and students when appropriate, other professional, and agencies concerned with the student with mandated signed consent from responsible party of student.Plan and develop therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant to be integrated in the students'educational programsEstablish a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and that conforms to state and district policyAttend staffing and other school meetings when appropriateConduct periodic reassessment of the therapy objectives as indicated by student needs determined to be educationally relevantMonitor and collaborate by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of occupational therapy intervention proceduresProvide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectivesDocument and maintain student progress reports in accordance with district and program guidelinesParticipate in developing collaborative programs to meet student's needs including conferences; parentmeetings; Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings, and teacher trainingCreate an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the studentEvaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy servicesCommunicate the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate supervising school administratorMaintain and be accountable for the therapy budget, inventory, and equipmentFacilitate in-service education and professional development for related service/occupational therapy staffParticipate in training educational school staff in use of assistive technology such as adaptive equipment and maintain appropriate documentationPerform all other tasks and duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited institutionValid Texas licensees as an Occupational therapist granted by the Executive Council of Occupational Therapy ExaminersKnowledge of assessment procedures, therapeutic activities, and equipment used in pediatric Occupational Therapy, school based practiceExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsSuccessful completion of formal pediatric affiliation or alternate pediatric experience
Utilize assessment and evaluation procedures for therapeutic intervention for therapeutic intervention for disabled students to determine student eligibility for therapy services.Complete assessment report within mandated time frames.Communicate results of evaluation and specific recommendations of occupational therapy services to the parent, educational staff, and students when appropriate, other professional, and agencies concerned with the student with mandated signed consent from responsible party of student.Plan and develop therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant to be integrated in the students'educational programsEstablish a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and that conforms to state and district policyAttend staffing and other school meetings when appropriateConduct periodic reassessment of the therapy objectives as indicated by student needs determined to be educationally relevantMonitor and collaborate by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of occupational therapy intervention proceduresProvide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectivesDocument and maintain student progress reports in accordance with district and program guidelinesParticipate in developing collaborative programs to meet student's needs including conferences; parentmeetings; Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings, and teacher trainingCreate an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the studentEvaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy servicesCommunicate the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate supervising school administratorMaintain and be accountable for the therapy budget, inventory, and equipmentFacilitate in-service education and professional development for related service/occupational therapy staffParticipate in training educational school staff in use of assistive technology such as adaptive equipment and maintain appropriate documentationPerform all other tasks and duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited institutionValid Texas licensees as an Occupational therapist granted by the Executive Council of Occupational Therapy ExaminersKnowledge of assessment procedures, therapeutic activities, and equipment used in pediatric Occupational Therapy, school based practiceExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsSuccessful completion of formal pediatric affiliation or alternate pediatric experience