Occupational Therapist 2 24-25

Classified

• Position

• Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy

Job Number 3700241077

Start Date

Open Date 04/10/2024

Closing Date 06/30/2025

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for performing difficult professional work identifying and treating at risk students in order to minimize the impact of their limitations on their educational and life pursuits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate special needs of students, designing and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing, and maintaining appropriate records.

• Consult with classroom teachers, parents, and school personnel regarding special needs students.

• Evaluate children's needs, identifying those requiring therapy services.

• Prepare IEPs, schedule and coordinate services and staff.

• Choose activities to develop any of the following skills: gross motor, fine motor, perceptual, visual motor, sensory system integration, positioning, feeding, range of motion, muscle tone, daily living, etc.

• Coordinate students' programs to maximize learning.

• Assist with modification of school tasks to accommodate the needs of students.

• Provide direct student instruction as needed.

• Review IEPs, evaluation, assessment, and progress reports.

• Maintain specified records on each student referred, evaluated, and/or recommended for on-going treatment.

• Order appropriate equipment for school treatment areas.

• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures ofspecialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of providing effective therapy for special needs students; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: State license as an Occupational Therapist.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in occupational therapy. Experience as an occupational therapist.

A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, Bending, stooping, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, driving, and physical management that includes supporting individuals with impaired weight bearing or unsteady gaits, repositioning individuals in therapeutic equipment: including use of hydraulic lifts to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance. Occasional standing and crawling. Ability to lift over 50 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOW TO APPLY

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/d4ee0d46-176c-4eda-ac68-4284b1f54555

Salary Range: From/To

Salary range: $57,375-$83,691

Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: UPL2

FTE 1.000

Start Date 2024-2025 School Yr

Additional Job Information

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.