Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
9/11/2018

Location:
Exceptional Student Services

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Contract Terms:
183 Workday / 7 1/2 Hour (flexible hours - as determined by Department of Exceptional Student Services) - Will change based on hours and day of the 4 day work week for 2018-2019
Benefits - Schedule B

Qualifications:

Required:
You must submit a Current Resume and Certification with your application.

• Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification
• Demonstrated ability to pass the District designated post offer screen lift test
• Have dependable transportation; provide proof of valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of insurance

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to implement and coordinate planned services under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain necessary reports to document service delivery, progress toward objectives, and attainment of goals
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in IEP reviews and staffings for identified students

Physical Demands:
Medium level of work exerting up to 50 lbs. force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Standing - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Lifting:
50 lbs. - Occasionally
10-25 lbs. - Occasionally
under 10 lbs. - Frequently
Push/Pull - Frequently
Climbing - Occasionally
Bending - Occasionally
Crouching - Frequently
Squatting - Frequently
Crawling - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Reaching above head - Occasionally
Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally
Twisting at waist - Occasionally
Manual Dexterity - Occasionally

Description:

Maintain a personal Occupational Therapy student file with notes on activities, performance, etc.

Assist with documentation as directed by Occupational Therapist; participate in collection of data; provide current data regarding student overall status; ensure that all official documentation for the permanent educational record is countersigned by the Occupational Therapist

Occasionally observe and assist the Occupational Therapist

Participate in consultation, monitoring, and direct services directed

Responsible for engaging the student in purposeful activities related to the intervention goals and objectives, following the initial direction of the Occupational Therapist

Implement Occupational Therapy services to students under the direction and guidelines established by the Occupational Therapist

Provide intervention activities and environmental modifications to facilitate the student's independent function and improve effective participation in the educational process, according to the goals and objectives of the IEP and the Occupational Therapy intervention plan

Inform Occupational Therapist of changes, providing current data regarding student's performance in Occupational Therapy and with environmental changes

Track the need for regular yearly and triennial reviews

Communicate with Occupational Therapist changes in status that require a re-evaluation

Participate with the Occupational Therapist in the development of the Occupational Therapy Intervention

Oral or written report given to Occupational Therapist in a timely manner

Actively assist Occupational Therapist in IEP process:

• Assist in developing long and short term goals and schedule recommendations
• Attend IEP meeting as directed by Occupational Therapist and report findings and recommendation; cannot negotiate findings or interpret them

Maintain current knowledge of all community resources available to students

Maintain current and appropriate knowledge of special educational trends on the local, state, and national level

Look for services or information from others when specialized expertise is needed

Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education

Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and/or Director of Exceptional Student Services

Application Procedure:
Apply online

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