ECSEC Occupational Therapist

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:

ECSEC

Occupational Therapist

The Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC) is made up of the Baugo, Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wa-Nee Community Schools in North Central Indiana located 30 minutes from the University of Notre Dame. Administrative offices are located at 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526.

POSITION PURPOSE:  Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy program in school settings to facilitate development and rehabilitation of students with developmental, emotional, mental, and physical disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function:

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations.
• Plan student-centered occupational therapy programs with emphasis on:
• Practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, and daily living skills
• Activities involving fine motor and strengthening exercises
• Participation in sensory motor, educational, recreational, and social activities 
• Consideration of individual’s physical capacity, cognitive level, and personal interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence.
• Recommend and monitor positioning of students with sensory motor impairments to maximize function and maintain optimum skeletal alignment.
• Consult and coordinate with other members of the educational team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and align with other therapeutic programs/activities.
• Teach individual skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluate individual progress.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and motor-aid paraprofessional who assist therapists with program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Ability to prepare accurate written reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of disability conditions for students with special needs.
• Ability to assess the functional performance of students within their educational environment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations requiring decision making.
• Ability to drive to schools and educational settings within the assigned service area.
• Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relating to special needs children.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Selection and administration of appropriate assessment tools.
• Ability to participate in group decision-making during the Individualized Educational Program process.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify activities for therapeutic intervention within the educational setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to train individuals and small groups on therapy techniques and activities.

HOURS:  School year - 184 days per year; 40 hours per week; Daily hours (7:30 am to 3:30 pm)

SALARY:  Rate is dependent upon education and experience. (Schedule #25-4 or 25-1-A)

BENEFITS:   Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.  Benefit information can be found online at http://www.goshenschools.org/hr

APPLICATION PROCESS:  In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

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Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sarah Hickle

Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative

1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F

Goshen, IN  46526

shickle@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:  Until Filled

Salary : $32,500 - $46,000