Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description
Job Title: Occupational TherapistSalary Schedule: Licensed ClassifiedReports To: EC Director of Psychological and Related SupportsSalary Grade: Occupational Therapist; eligible for local supplement and EC supplementWork Location: Lincoln CenterFSLA Status: ExemptWork Schedule: 10 Months Position SummaryThe Occupational Therapist provides student evaluation, student screening, staff consultation, staff training and other appropriate intervention services to facilitate student participation in academic activities and to promote functional independence within the context of their school day. These interventions and activities may include fine motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing, self-help, and feeding skills. Occupational Therapist service may also include providing adaptive equipment or assistive technology to increase the student's independent functioning in the school environment Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, role/interaction skills, learning academics and process skills, play and recreation, written communication, and community integration/work and graphic communication.Essential Duties

• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
• Assess student's ability using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, observations, functional and behavioral assessments and review of medical and educational reports
• Conduct interviews with parents and staff to determine the need for a therapy intervention plan
• Synthesize evaluation results into comprehensive written report, reflecting strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment directly related to referral concern
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals
• Consult with schoolbased team to achieve student outcomes
• Provide classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barrier
• Educate students, educational personnel, and families to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety
• Monitor and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
• Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate
• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently
• Manage inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments checked out to the therapist and/or assigned school(s)
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, including the Extended Content Standards
• Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy
• When assigned, provide legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistant assuming responsibility for the students served by the assistant
• Submit accurate and timely caseload information to supervisor
• Log therapy services in electronic data management system for each session provided
• Teach, monitor, and collaborate with educational personnel, community agencies, parents and students to increase understanding of the student's occupational performance.
• Provide fieldwork education and supervision for occupational therapy interns
• Participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with established best practice and NC licensure requirements
• Use the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice
• Advise administration and staff regarding bus safety; lifting and transfer techniques, architectural barriers and adapted equipment; oral motor techniques and precautions; medical precautions and feeding issues
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director for Exceptional Children

Education/Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NCBOT
• Initial Certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
• Current license by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years minimum experience working in a public school setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to perform medium physical work duties consistent with the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners.
• Travel within CHCCS District required.

Disclosure
This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

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