What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist/Assistant - Leave Coverage position at READS Collaborative?
READS Collaborative is seeking an occupational therapist/occupational therapy assistant to provide OT services to elementary students (in two schools) from March through the end of the school year (mid-June) to fulfill a leave of absence position in Plymouth Public. The position would primarily include direct and consultative OT services.
The following outline of the role and responsibilities is intended to provide a broad overview, but is subject to change according to the needs of the school district, as required by the Superintendent of Schools.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
•Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students
•Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
•Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, and progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
•Use data to write students' progress notes for students with IEPs
•Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
•Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.