BANNING LEWIS ACADEMY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Job Title Part Time Occupational Therapist
Work Year 10 Months
Office Banning Lewis Ranch / Preparatory Academy
Department Special Education
Reports To Principal
Pay Range This is a part time position
Salary will begin at $50,500 and is commensurate with experience
At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.
At Banning Lewis Ranch, we serve students in Grades K-5. Highlights include our Capturing Kid's Hearts Program, Celebration of Learning Nights, 5th Grade Capstone Field Trip to Washington DC, and a well-rounded student schedule that includes Spanish, Art, PE, Music & Technology.
At Banning Lewis Prep, we serve students in Grades 6-12. We carefully transition students into Middle School with purposeful social activities and programs as LEAD our leadership development program, sports through the Central Colorado Athletic League, and numerous clubs and electives. In High School, we offer traditions such as Homecoming, Prom, and Student Senate. We focus on Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, Service Learning Projects, Senior Capstone Projects, and college and career readiness (such as online courses, career & technical business programs, foreign exchange program opportunities and much more. At the High School level, our athletes compete in the Tri-Peaks League and have many additional extracurricular opportunities such as Mock Trial, Jazz & Concert Band, National Honor Society, and more.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist provides specialized services and programming for students with disabilities who are eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities
Act and the Colorado Exceptional Children's Education Act. The Occupational Therapist provides individualized or group instruction to develop educationally related fine motor, visual
motor, visual perceptual, sensorimotor, and/or self-help skills as determined by the student's Individual Education Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These
statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on
building assignment and other factors.
- Completes student assessments to determine fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual,
sensorimotor, and/or self-help skills impact on access to school environment and
education. - Prepares for student Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings through
collaboration with staff, interpretation of assessments, and appropriate documentation. - Actively participates in IEP meetings.
- Attends parent conferences and other meetings as needed.
- Provides direct support to students to address educational needs identified by a
multidisciplinary team. - Provides on-going consultation with school staff and parents in support of access to
special education programming. - Prepares reports and other documentation to assure accountability, including Medicaid
billing. - Follows all state and federal regulations related to Special Service Providers.
- Promotes independent functioning within the educational setting as it relates to self-help,
feeding/eating, dressing, and toileting. - Provides specialized in-service training for all school staff upon request or as needed to
meet the requirements of the student's IEP. - Interfaces with outside community agencies and professionals as needed.
- Modifies classroom environments and resources as needed.
- Coordinates and creates a flexible schedule required for multiple service delivery
locations and student/staff/school schedules. - Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision & Technical Responsibilities: This position does not supervise other employees.
Budget Responsibility: This position does not have any direct budget responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and/or abilities required for this position:
Education & Training:
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in an educational setting strongly preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.
- Customer service and public relations skills.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications
including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:
- Holds a Colorado Department of Education Specialized Service Provider license for
Occupational Therapist - Holds Colorado DORA license for Occupational Therapist
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado driver's license required for hire.
OTHER WORK FACTORSThe physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There are no specific vision abilities required by
this job.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in
a usual office or school environment.
Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate,
instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate and negotiate. Occasionally required to copy and
compile.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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