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FLSA Status:  Exempt Created: 6/7/2023

Safety Sensitive: NO Last Revised: 

DEFINITION:   Under the direction of the site administrator, the Occupational Therapist provides assessment consultation to parents and teachers and offers direct treatment for children with disabling conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists.  Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).  

• Prepares and maintains records and reports as required for compliance with various state, federal, and administrative regulations

• Assesses student performance in activities that are meaningful, curriculum-oriented, and applicable to daily life routines

• Identifies student abilities and educational, developmental, or functional needs with the IEP team and develops long and short-term goals and objectives

• Develops a therapy intervention plan that supports the IEP goals, objectives, and outcomes and implements this plan in appropriate settings and curricula

• Coordinates the implementation of goals and outcomes with the IEP team

• Documents findings, actions taken, and/or recommendations made regarding service areas and maintains records as required by the Department and identified by program needs

• Assists in the development of student transition plans, programs, and goals

• Develops and implements training opportunities and in-services for educational staff, parents, and administrators

• Devises a treatment program aimed at improving identified areas of function related to the student's academic needs

• Attends meetings and conferences and travels to various work sites as required

• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT: 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

Intellectual, sensory, and physical development of young children; techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities

Educational and developmental needs of young children with specific disabilities

Applicable treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population

Occupational therapy techniques commonly used with the severely and physically disabled population;

Physical and psychological problems of the severely and physically disabled population and their families, and normal growth and development of children

Ability to:

Plan, organize and conduct an occupational therapy program for neuromuscular and/or orthopedically involved children

Make accurate assessments of the developmental status and educational needs of young children

Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

Work collaboratively with parents effectively communicate occupational therapy treatment techniques and goals to parents, teachers, and other program staff

Apply occupational therapy techniques in the treatment of children with disabilities

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Work independently

Establish general schedules and priorities

Perform complex or varied tasks

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Comply with the school's customer service standards

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:  

• Valid Nevada Teaching Certificate for Speech and Language Impairment. 

• Applicant must be able to withstand a State of Nevada law enforcement background check.

Experience/ Education:

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the American Medical Association; training in sensory integration testing and techniques is desirable; and experience in occupational therapy with children with disabilities in a variety of settings, including school, home, and clinics; some experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team including working collaboratively with families.

Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.  Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time.  Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, and other materials.  Some reaching for items above and below desk level.  Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and records is necessary.  The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer using word processing and databases.  Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) is occasionally required.  

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.  Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. 

Work is performed under the following conditions. 

Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat.  May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and occasional to frequent time periods.  May involve work in crowded environments.  

Hazards: Classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Blood-Borne Pathogens:  An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work.  You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.

Employee's Acknowledgment:  I acknowledge that I have read the above job description and have received a copy for my records.