2019-2020 Occupational Therapist 00329
- Employer
- Kansas City Public Schools
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, Occupational Therapist
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KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Title Code: 00329
Salary Grade: SJ4T ($45,450- $84,315) 2018-2019 Rate
Department: Exceptional Education
Reports To: Exceptional Education Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Prepared: October 2014
PURPOSE OF JOB: The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing students and providing appropriate treatment to meet individualized student objectives and provide recommendations for school needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Administer evaluations to children referred for O.T. services as assigned.
Assist in IE development for children receiving O.T. services.
Provide consultative services to teachers of children receiving evaluations.
Provide direct therapy services.
Reevaluate and write progress reports annually.
Complete all required forms for Medicaid billing.
Maintains appropriate records for all children receiving O.T. services.
Provide recommendation and support (as needed) for parents of children in Special Education.
Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Local policies/procedures relating to IDEA.
Attend staff meetings.
Supervise students as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current State of Missouri Occupational Therapy License.
SUCCESS FACTORS
Experience in pediatric occupational therapy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of work year: 7.5 hours per day; 5 days/week; 185 days calendar
Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 8.5% contribution increasing to 9.0% January 1, 2016 is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.
Budget Holder:
________________________________Title_____________________________Date_________
Human Resources:
________________________________Title_____________________________Date_________
Primary Location:
Various Locations- Exceptional Education
Salary Range:
$45,450.00 - $84,315.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Title Code: 00329
Salary Grade: SJ4T ($45,450- $84,315) 2018-2019 Rate
Department: Exceptional Education
Reports To: Exceptional Education Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Prepared: October 2014
PURPOSE OF JOB: The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing students and providing appropriate treatment to meet individualized student objectives and provide recommendations for school needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Administer evaluations to children referred for O.T. services as assigned.
Assist in IE development for children receiving O.T. services.
Provide consultative services to teachers of children receiving evaluations.
Provide direct therapy services.
Reevaluate and write progress reports annually.
Complete all required forms for Medicaid billing.
Maintains appropriate records for all children receiving O.T. services.
Provide recommendation and support (as needed) for parents of children in Special Education.
Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Local policies/procedures relating to IDEA.
Attend staff meetings.
Supervise students as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current State of Missouri Occupational Therapy License.
SUCCESS FACTORS
Experience in pediatric occupational therapy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of work year: 7.5 hours per day; 5 days/week; 185 days calendar
Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 8.5% contribution increasing to 9.0% January 1, 2016 is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.
Budget Holder:
________________________________Title_____________________________Date_________
Human Resources:
________________________________Title_____________________________Date_________
Primary Location:
Various Locations- Exceptional Education
Salary Range:
$45,450.00 - $84,315.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time
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