Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Instruction and learning provided in English.

This posting is for a position during the 2024-2025 school year which would start ASAP.

Must-Haves- High-priority skills and qualities

• Engages in culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices
• Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
• Makes decisions aligned with the SLLIS Mission, Values, and Purpose
• Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
• Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
• Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
• Develops and uses effective organization systems
• Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Missouri Occupational Therapist certification or eligibility for certification.

• Advanced degree in occupational therapy or a closely related field.

Nice-to-Haves- Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement

• Employment experience in K-8th grade setting
• Near native fluency in spoken and written English. Near native fluency in spoken and written French, Mandarin or Spanish
• Understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Responsibilities

• Focus on occupations for the student such as academics, play and leisure, self-care skills, and transition/work skill
• Address target areas such as fine motor skills, bilateral coordination skills, visual perceptual/visual motor integration skills, self-regulation/coping skills, social skills, and executive functioning skills
• Provide support to classroom teachers for recommended strategies and classroom modifications to promote success during daily classroom tasks
• Build strong therapeutic rapport based on mutual respect while utilizing a client-centered approach to promote autonomy
• Collect and analyze data to track IEP goal progress to drive intervention planning
• Implements Individualized Education Plans and student goals
• Maintains student records; prepares reports on student performance; prepares other reports as requested.
• Consult with colleagues, supervisors, and other professionals regarding the special education and general education needs of individual students.
• Evaluates students for physical limitations, developmental delays, sensory-motor dysfunction, perceptual-motor abilities, self-help skills, functional daily living skills and adaptive equipment needs; and develops and administers educational programs based on evaluation results.
• Recommends or fabricates adaptive equipment for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) needs, for communication, and for individualized classroom seating. Monitors utilization of prosthetics, orthotics and adaptive appliances.

Compensation and Benefits

SLLIS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of everyone. Critical to our mission is creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. As such, we strive to maintain a compensation system free from inequities while uplifting the unique experiences of our staff.

We use a total rewards system thereby ensuring our compensation and benefits program takes a holistic approach. The compensation system at SLLIS is transparent, equitable, sustainable, and competitive in relation to the local educational market in which we serve. It offers fair and predictable compensation to ensure SLLIS is retaining top talent.

The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $44,900 - $71,185. Our salaries are well-above market rate: SLLIS salaries are higher than 97% of public schools in Missouri. Your salary would be based on the highest postsecondary degree you have obtained and the number of years of experience you have. SLLIS also offers the following:

• • FREE Compressive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance)
    • Low cost- buy up plan available too!
  • College tuition rewards program for dependents
  • Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
  • Retirement contributions of 13% of annual salary and optional 403b
  • Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use
  • 12 PTO days per year, plus no work in June or July!
    • Other paid time off includes: one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break, one week off for Spring break, and all major U.S. holidays. This averages 25 days per year.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • Individualized coaching and support
  • Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals

Our Mission

St. Louis Language Immersion School provides a bilingual, culturally responsive, transformational education that enriches the children of St. Louis city.

Our Purpose

To dismantle systems of oppression by creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world.

Our Values

• Provide an accessible and rigorous bilingual education
• Listen to and engage all voices
• Commit to equity, anti-racism and cultural competency
• Reflect on and respond to data throughout our school
• Celebrate mission moments, both big and small

Application Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Not all applicants will receive an interview for the position, but all applications will be thoroughly reviewed. SLLIS has a multi-stage hiring process which includes a phone screening interview, an interview with our Talent Committee and a final interview with our administration team.

About Us

There's magic in experiencing a different culture, in speaking a new language. With the power to break down barriers, languages open new opportunities for our children, allowing them to dream a different world. At our school, we speak the language of connection, broadening perspective with each new lesson - preparing our children for a limitless future.

Not Your Average K-8 Staff

The SLLIS Team is made up of staff members who nurture children, celebrate their successes, and empower them to take risks and grow. Our staff are as diverse as the students and families we serve. You won't find any other team like us in the U.S. - or anywhere! On the SLLIS Team:

• 13 home countries across 4 continents are represented

• 16 languages are spoken among the staff

• 8.5 years of teaching experience is the average

• 62% have a Master's degree or above

• 64% identify as female; 32% identify as male; 2% as non-binary

• 66% identify with a race other than "White"

• 45% identify with the ethnicity category "of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin"

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The St. Louis Language Immersion School will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. We actively encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Salary : $44,900 - $71,185