What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist 11-Month #156 position at Mount Diablo Unified School District?
DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Primary Function
The Occupational Therapist evaluates student performance in the context of access to the educational program and the impact on learning, develops goals and objectives for consideration by Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans, and maintains appropriate documentation, collects data, and prepares formal reports.
Directly Reports to
Occupational Therapist Supervisor or designee
Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate student's functional performance in activities that are meaningful, curriculum oriented, and applicable to daily life routines.
Identify student's abilities and educational, developmental, or functional needs with the Student Success Team (SST). Section 504 Team, or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.
Develop an intervention plan that supports the student's goals, objectives / outcomes and implements this plan in the least restrictive environment.
Coordinate the implementation of goals / outcomes with the student's team.
Document findings, actions taken, and / or recommendations made regarding areas of service and maintain records as required by California and Federal law and identified by program needs.
Assist in the development of student transition plans, programs and goals.
Collect and maintain data supporting therapy intervention plans towards goals and objectives.
Develop and implement training opportunities and in-services for educational staff, parents, and administrators.
May supervise and evaluate the work of others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of :
- Typical development of children.
- Occupational Therapy techniques commonly used in the educational system.
- Best practices by school based therapists.
Ability to :
Education, Training, and Experience
Certified with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), graduation from an accredited school by the Council for Occupational Therapy Education, and licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (as of January 2002). One year experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a pediatric setting.
Licenses
Valid California Driver's license.
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Board Approved May 27, 2003
Management, Range 7
