2022 Summer BOOST: Occupational Therapist - CCS (Itinerant)

Summer Programs

Certified - Position - Valid PA Certificate

Job Number
4600250933

Start Date

Open Date
04/21/2022

Closing Date
06/01/2022

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Summer BOOST program is a summer learning camp designed to offer Pittsburgh Public School students completing Kindergarten through 7th grade an opportunity to engage in exciting academic instruction and unique enrichment activities. With the goal of combating summer learning loss, Summer BOOST provides campers with academic support delivered by certified teachers and exposes them to one-of-a-kind activities facilitated by contracted enrichment partners. For information about the Summer BOOST program please visit http://www.pghschools.org/BOOST. To view the Summer BOOST FAQ please login to SharePoint and view the Summer Programs tab under the Human Resources Department page.

Program for Student with Exceptionalities (PSE) Covid Compensatory Services (CCS) are Special Education and related services provided to qualifying students with disabilities. Interruptions in Special Education programming may result in children with disabilities losing many basic skills. PSE CCS services are determined by the team to remedy a student's skill and/or behavior loss and/or lack of progress. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Start Date: June 27, 2022

End Date: August 2, 2022

Pre-Camp Work consist of 37.5 hours of duties which includes:

1. Full day training and site set-up June 27 - July 1, 2022. (Dates may change based on potential snow makeup days.)

During Camp Work consists of 19 days that covers the following aspects:

Camp Dates: Monday - Friday, July 5, 2022 thru July 29, 2022
Position Hours: 7:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. (Please note, students are present from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Post- Camp Work includes 15 hours that cover the following aspects:

Dates: Monday, August 1, 2022 & Tuesday August 2, 2022 Camp Hours: 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (Includes a 30 minute lunch daily)

Reports To
PSE

Salary

Below is a breakdown of how the total compensation is allotted:
- Pre-Camp Compensation = 37.5 Hours at Workshop Rate ($23.32/hr)
- During Camp Compensation = 19 Days at 70% Daily Rate
- Post-Camp Compensation = 15 Hours at Workshop Rate ($23.32/hr)
Please note: If you did not hold an Occupational Therapist position at PPS during the 2021-22 school year, the Daily Rate will be based on Step 1 on the Special Service Provider Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

Candidates must be enthusiastic about the Summer BOOST and CCS Program missions and the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:
- Certification in Occupational Therapy with experience teaching students with Intellectual Disabilities, students with Autism, students with Emotional and Behavioral needs, students with Multiple Disabilities, and students with severe disabilities.
- Knowledge of PPS policies and procedures.
- Experience and familiarity with the academic, socio-emotional, and cultural needs of urban students and have demonstrated success in working with these students and their parents.
- Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

Residency Requirements
No Residency Requirement

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities of the CCS Make-Up/BOOST Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited to:
- Create engaging and dynamic lessons based upon students? individual IEP goals
- Progress monitor and report progress on students? IEP goals
- Collaborate with school team, service providers, and community supports to ensure continuity of care and programming
- Develop, implement, and provide instruction around areas related to Occupational Therapy.
- Communicate and respond to parents regarding student progress
- Assist and/or plan community-based instruction and school activities

Additional Job Information

Staff Absence Policy:
Staff are expected to be present for their entire work schedule during the duration of the Summer BOOST/CCS program which may include Pre-Camp, During Camp, and Post Camp days/hours. Additionally, staff work schedules include but may not be limited to: planning, meetings, professional development, site set-up, site breakdown and camper days. The exact work schedule for this position is listed in the Position Summary section of this job description.
Sick Leave will be awarded to PFT represented employees between June 27, 2022 and August 2, 2022 based on Article 144, Section 6a2 and 6b of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teacher?s (PFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Any additional absences during the work schedule will be docked from the staff?s pay. If any staff is absent more than 2 days, the staff may be removed from their position and will only be paid for the days worked.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).