Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
2/29/2024

Location:
iLearn Schools

Date Available:
08/12/2024
School Occupational Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist licensed by the State Occupational Therapy Advisory Council and must hold a NJ School Occupational Therapist standard certificate
Term of Employment: 10 months PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: ASSESSMENT:

Establishes and maintains a referral process

Identify, screen, evaluate and reevaluate referred and placed students through the use of selected standardized and non-standardized tools that assist in identifying a student's current functional performance

Documents and interprets screening and/or evaluation results

INTERVENTION:

Develop and implement Individual Education Plans for students designed to improve, restore and maintain the student's functional ability to perform tasks in the education setting through purposeful activities

Adaptation of environments; both human and physical

Instruct student, family and educational personnel in safe use and care of adaptive equipment and devices

Instruct parents, teachers and other school personnel in areas relating to the student's therapeutic program

Selection design, purchase and/or fabrication of assistive or orthotic devices and other assistive technology to facilitate development and promote the acquisition of functional skills so that the child can perform tasks in the least restrictive environment

Discontinues intervention programs when appropriate and in accordance with state guidelines

CONSULTATION:

Manage intervention programs developed by the occupational therapist -carried out by teachers, parents and other school personnel

Provide and interpret medical information relating to a student's special needs to school personnel

Provide families/educational personnel with information about the roles and function of occupational therapy programs in educational settings

Provide formal and informal in-service programs and/or resource materials for teachers, parents and appropriate school personnel, community and state agencies to assist with problem solving, program planning and priority setting for children with special needs

Suggest modifications and procedures to ensure elimination of architectural barriers, provision of classroom modifications and safe transportation for handicapped students 6. Coordinate planning with other agencies or individuals involved with a student's initial entry into a public school program or reentry following an extended absence (i.e. hospitalization)

Consult with physicians concerning student's medical needs

Coordinate occupational therapy services with school personnel and other community agencies

ADMINISTRATION/SUPERVISION:

Establish and maintain an appropriate, confidential system of documentation for student referrals, record keeping, evaluation/reevaluation results, treatment progress and recommendations

Attend and participate in appropriate meetings related to evaluation, placement and programming for students

Evaluate the effectiveness of the occupational therapy program and revise as needed 4. Coordinate with teachers and other professional staff for students to receive occupational therapy services and provide with schedule

Determine treatment priorities, appropriate caseload, schedules and procedures for providing occupational therapy services

Assist in purchasing and maintaining special equipment and supplies for occupational therapy programs

Participate in Assistive Technology evaluations and make recommendations