Assistant Occupational Therapist - East Greenwich School District

The East Greenwich School Department is seeking an Assistant Occupational Therapist to work 2 days per week for the rest of the school year. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide thorough assessment instruments pertinent to areas of therapy. Assist the OT in developing specific performance objectives to meet individual needs of students with disabilities, as prescribed by the Evaluation Team. Collaborates with the OT, classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities. Maintains thorough, ongoing records of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as individual students receiving therapy or other school-provided occupational services. Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for students with occupational needs, and provides information, support, and consultation to parents and families when appropriate. Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification. Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his or her grade, team, department, building and school district, attending all faculty and department meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed. Performs other duties, as assigned by the School Principal and Director of Student Services. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal. Desired Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy. Master's Degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field. At least Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and therapy strategies. Demonstrated experience with students in a diverse, multi-cultural environment. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Tools & Equipment Used The individual should be familiar with the operation of standard office equipment including, but not limit to, personal computers, and spreadsheet and word processing software. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally required to stand or walk; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Physical Environment/Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Selection Guidelines Formal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required. Summary The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.