POSTING
Occupational Therapist (Substitute 8-12 weeks)
Systemwide
2023-2024 School Year
Qualifications:
- Massachusetts license in Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of child development with emphasis in anatomical and neurological maturation and its influence on development.
- Educational background in kinesiology, anatomy, neuroanatomy, neurology, physiology, physical pathology, occupational therapy treatment techniques with emphasis on activity analysis, psychopathology, psychiatric occupational therapy and sensory integration.
- A minimum of six months clinical practice.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with educational personnel.
- Safety Care, CPR, and first aid training preferred and/or willing to be trained.
- Experience conducting Assistive Technology Evaluations.
- Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for writing and presenting an initial assessment report with recommended activities included for special needs students, conduct three year evaluations and write periodic progress reports. Interpret evaluation data, and write comprehensive reports directly related to student ability to access the school curriculum.
- Provide and present final assessment reports on students referred by teachers, including objectives achieved since the initial assessment report and recommendations for the upcoming school semester.
- Provide consultation and monitoring of the recommendations suggested in the assessment report to the teachers and other support staff.
- Suggest and/or provide adaptive equipment necessary for independence in activities of daily living as appropriate.
- Participate in building based team meetings, providing updates and advise to the team, including parents and guardians. Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide effective student support.
- Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Student Services.
Salary: In accordance with FEA contract.
APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to, Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#Sys STS-OT24-2 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
INTERNAL POSTING START DATE: 03/01/2024
EOE:
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