Medford Public Schools Medford , MA 02155
Posted 1 week ago
COTA JobID: 3397
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
6/11/2024
Location:
Medford High School
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This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to work with (mainly) our secondary transition team. The
appropriate candidate will work closely with special education staff, under the supervision of an OTR, to
address the transition needs of students age 14 -22 to prepare students for life beyond high school.
Responsibilities:
Provide instructional supports and strategies for special education students age 14 - 22
according to IDEA requirements.
Provide supports and services in areas of independent living skills, work readiness/job training
and community access/integration and assistive technology (AT), in addition to traditional
supports for school participation.
Collaboration with other team members including families and community agencies to provide
services and supports for students with disabilities transitioning to post-secondary life.
Maintain AT resources, collaborate with teachers and OTR on student AT needs, work with
students to integrate use of AT into the natural routines of the day.
Attend IEP meetings/staffing and other meetings as requested
Support teachers in developing & implementing supports
Complete needed paper work and job related functions in a timely manner
Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather, collate and/or classify data; generate reports and consider a wide variety of factors
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment and assistive technology
Routinely attended district and school based meetings, training and professional development
Compliance with existing laws and professional ethics
Maintenance of appropriate continuing education credits, as well as state licensure
Other duties as requested by Coordinator of Related Services, Pupil Personnel Director, or
Building Principal
Travel to more than one work location in the course of the day may be required
Some lifting required up to 50 lbs.
Ability to physically assist students with physical and other disabilities
May be required to respond quickly to students, which may require running
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
2.Certification achieved by passing the national certification board examination.
3.Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions
Two or more years of experience working in a public school setting is preferred.
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