Occupational Therapist - District-Wide
Cherry Creek School DistrictAbout the role
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association
Supervising Position: Principal or designee
Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed
Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
Last Updated: 05/23/2024
JOB SUMMARY: Promotes students’ participation in academic and social activities by addressing challenges related to physical, sensory, cognitive, and psycho-social abilities. Provides assessment to guide therapeutic intervention to ensure student success and promotes an exemplary education program fostering achievement for all students. Develops and promotes good relations among the school community: parents, staff, administration and other community members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time1.
Provide direct and consultative services to students, both individually and in groups to enhance sensory motor skill development and improve participation. Ensure implementation of accommodations, environmental modifications and use of adaptive equipment to support student success across the educational daily routines
Daily 30%2.
Conduct ecological, formal and informal assessment to determine students’ functional abilities and the impact of physical and sensory motor impairment on participation in daily routines
Weekly 15%3.
Plan and develop individualized intervention plans based on assessment results to help students achieve educational goals
Weekly 15%4.
Monitor and communicate student growth and progress, adapt intervention as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
Daily 10%5.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes using data-driven interventions integrated into the classroom routine.
Daily 10%6.
Demonstrate strong communication, organization/planning skills, and problem-solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
Daily 10%7.
Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
Daily 5%8.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
Daily 5% TOTAL 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not exp
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