Student Services

Date Available:
08/01/2019

   Occupational Therapist
Qualifications:
Education: Valid Ohio Occupational Therapy License or Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities.
Valid Ohio issued by the State of Ohio Occupational, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board Valid Certificate from National Board for Certification of Occupational
Therapists (NBCOT) Valid Ohio School Occupational Therapist Teacher License
Experience: Previous experience working in public educational setting desired.
Duties:
Provides direct and consultative services for children with disabilities that impact student learning within the realm of Occupational Therapy.
To provide educational opportunities where students may fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth; and to provide an instruction that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Cincinnati Public Schools' standards.
Performance Responsibilities:
Conduct Occupational Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures.
Complete and write comprehensive diagnostic evaluations according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the continuing needs of identified students or those at risk.
Develop Individualized Education Programs for identified students.
Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) members regarding age appropriate intervention strategies
Provide Occupational Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a collaborative team to address fine motor needs of the student.
Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student progress on IEP goals and objectives.
Work collaboratively with teachers and parents including parent/teacher conferences to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues.
Provide training to teachers, parents, instructor assistants, and other related service personnel to ensure their effective contribution to a child's Individualized Education Program.
Other duties as assigned.