Occupational Therapist

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

 

WORKING TITLE

Occupational Therapist 

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services (SES)

 

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Occupational/Physical Therapy Salary Schedule

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) 

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides occupational therapy services in support of the federal civil rights law under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504 (provides protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities and general education students as part of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process). Ensures provided services align with the mission, vision, and core beliefs of Wake County School System (WCPSS).

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of occupational therapy;
• Considerable knowledge of school-based occupational therapy practices;
• Considerable knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) policy and procedure and section 504 policy and procedure;
• Considerable knowledge of Common Core State Standards, Extended Common Core State Standards, and the WCPSS curriculum implementation regarding policies governing services for students with disabilities;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
• Ability to adapt or design equipment for individual needs;
• Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to guide the learning process toward achievement of established Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals;
• Ability to motivate students;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and build consensus with school administrators, teachers, support staff, central services staff, occupational therapists, and parents.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Successfully completed an accredited (by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ((ACOTE)) Occupational Therapy educational curriculum and the required supervised fieldwork as determined by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Board;
• Three years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably, in a public-school system is preferred; newly licensed graduates will be considered.

*Only postbaccalaureate Occupational Therapy degree programs will be eligible to receive or maintain ACOTE

accreditation status as of January 1, 2007*

**Postbaccalaureate: being, involving, or pursuing studies following the award of a baccalaureate degree**

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Initial certification by NBCOT;
• Current license by North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT);
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record according to the State of NC requirements.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program;
• Experience in pediatric occupational therapy services.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Screens and evaluates children to determine needs for occupational therapy.

Identifies occupational therapy goals for the child's individualized family service plan or the IEP.

Provides occupational therapy interventions that enable children with disabilities to benefit from special education and to participate in the natural/general education environment.

Collaborates with team members on reinforcement of strategies and use of assistive devices for accessing the curriculum and activities of daily living.

Maintains communication with parents to discuss progress on goals and provide activities for home to reinforce skills.<