Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Reports To: Special Education Director FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Full-time Position Salary: $57,423-$77,357 (Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support AJUSD Vision, Mission, and Goals.

• Collaborate with IEP team to address student needs identified in annual goals and determine the services, supports, modifications, and accommodations that are required for students to achieve their goals.

• Provide developmentally appropriate assessments of students in their educational environment which takes into account the level of participation in school activities, barriers limiting student participation, need for assistive technology, and methods of alternate assessment for students with severe needs..

• Manage time, organize materials, and communicate with IEP team to effectively manage cases of assigned students.

• Utilize individualized occupational therapy interventions for students with disabilities.

• Participate in supervising clinical interns as needed.

• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants.

• Develop and/or participate in professional enrichment activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.

• Engage in public awareness activities to assist consumers in understanding the services and outcomes of the occupational therapy profession in the educational settings.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Completed program in occupational therapy

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arizona

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

• Experience or interest in pediatrics desired

• Able to bend and lift 50 lbs, and sit and stand for long periods of time

• Experience working with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and a Student Information System

• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.