Position Type:
Student Support Services (Includes SpEd)/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
6/29/2022

Location:
District-wide

Date Available:
August 2022

The district-based Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to students age birth-21 in a variety of schools to promote student success and assist the District in its mission to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.

SUPERVISION

Receives direct supervision from the Special Education Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Screenings, evaluations, IEP planning and implementation meetings, and direct and indirect therapeutic services.

Meets all legal requirements, including timelines for professional practices in accordance with educational law and district policies and procedures. Items may include, but not limited to, 504, RtI, MTSS, etc.

Provides Response to Intervention (RtI), screenings as appropriate and observations to identify students with therapy needs.

Develops and implements IEPs and participants in student/parent meetings.

Consults about appropriate adaptive equipment and trains students and staff for proper use.

Provide group and individual therapy and services. Adapts services based on the academic, personal/social and career needs of students.

Participate as a case manager for students with Occupational Therapy services • Educates teachers, family members, and others about the impacts of disability on educational performance and the potential benefits of adaptations or accommodations on the IEP.

Tracks time and other requirements for Medicaid reimbursement.

Utilizes materials and develops programming and services that honor diversity within the home, school and local and global communities based on culture, diverse demographics and socio-economic status.

Educates teachers, family members, and others about the impacts of disability on educational performance and the potential benefits of adaptations or accommodations.

Coordinates communication and information to and from families, school staff and leadership, other special education team members, including BOCES.

Assessment and progress monitoring of therapy services.

Schedules in and out of class support.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Continuum of occupational services, including prevention and intervention strategies.

Standardized and non-standardized assessments

Special education rules and regulations

Students with disabilities

Knowledge of using data to promote student achievement

Positive discipline and classroom management techniques

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

School, district and community resources

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Modern office procedures and methods

Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation

Ability to:

Establish professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement

Work with diverse populations and cultures

Respond to crisis across the district

Make presentations as required

Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

Communicate effectively in written and oral form

Collaborate with and make recommendations to students, parents and school personnel

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

Education and License or Certificate:

Bachelor's or master's degree from accredited occupational therapy program.

Current certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)

State of Colorado Occupational Therapy Registration and Colorado Department of Education Related Service Provider License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office and outside environment; exposure to computer screens and use of a keyboard. The noise level is usually moderate. Must be able to travel from site to site.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less. Ability to position students as needed to provide health services. Exposure to adaptive equipment and assistive technology.

Pay Range

$50,000 -$71,804 **Based on education and years of experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

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