HUENEME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2330.12 - SCHOOL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

DEFINITION

Under the general supervison of the Senior Director, Pupil Support Services, the School Occupational Therapist performs a variety of specialized services to students within a specific need population and assists students in acquiring functional performance skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides occupatinal therapy services to students

Conducts assessments of students to determine eligibility for occuptional therapy services;

Reviews reports from health care providers requesting occupational therapy and coordinates occupational therapy services

Plans and develops therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and will be used in students education programs

Establishes a system of documentation that is professional, efficient and accountable, and that conforms to state and individual agency policy

Communicates results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals and agencies required by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)

Provides reports for use in IEP meetings; attends IEP meetings as necessary and maintains progress notes on student records

Monitors the occupational therapy program goals by teaching other staff who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures

Conducts reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant

Communicates the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate supervising school administrator

Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Intellectual, sensory, social, and emotional growth patterns and physical development of children

Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities

Educational and development needs of children with specific disabilities

Application of occupational therapy techniques in working with children with disabilities

Principal methods and equipment used in occuptional therapy

Ablity to:

Use a variety of methods, techniques , and practices in occupational therapy

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

Understand the unique differences and needs of handicapped students and their parents

Work effectively with District Personnel, community representives, interdisciplinary teams, parents, and students

Participate in the IEP team process

Make oral presentations to large and small groups

Communicate effectively, orally, and in writting

Properly use and care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist

Work independently and confidently with little direction

Experience:

One year of work ecperience providing occupational therapy services for children ages zero to 22

Experience working with children with special needs is desirable

Education:

A high school diploma is required

A four year college degree is required

License:

Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy

A valid California drivers license is required