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Occupational Therapist
Lawrence Public Schools USD 497 • www.usd497.org/
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
USD 497DetailsFTE:1.0HOURS/DAY:8.0DAYS PER YEAR:188 (new teachers)/186 (returning teachers)SCHOOL YEAR:2024-2025
TITLE: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Reports to: Assistant Director of Student Services
Job Goal: To provide direct and consultative services for children with disabilities that impact student learning within the realm of Occupational Therapy
Qualifications: Valid Kansas Occupational Therapy License
Performance and Responsibilities:
Conduct Occupational Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures
Complete and written comprehensive diagnostic evaluations according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the continuing needs of identified students or those at risk
Develop Individualized Education Programs for identified students.
Provide Occupational Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a collaborative team to address fine motor needs of the student
Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student progress on IEP goals and objectives
Work collaboratively with teachers and parents including parent/teacher conferences to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues
Provide training to teachers, parents, instructor assistants, and other related service personnel to ensure their effective contribution to a child's Individualized Education Program
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) if applicable
Serve on various district, school or Occupational Therapy staff committees as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Critical Skills and Abilities:
Ability to possess and maintain licensure in the state of Kansas
Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner
Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
Knowledge and expertise in research based therapy and evaluation methods
Knowledge and experience of intervention based service delivery models
Knowledge of federal and state legislation
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation
Salary: Certified salary schedule + Fringe benefits
The tasks listed in this position description are subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent. The incumbent is expected to take on other duties as requested or assigned by his/her supervisor
Primary LocationDistrict WideSalary Range$42 583.00 - $77 633.00 / Per YearShift TypeFull-Time
Lawrence Public Schools USD 497
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Salary Range: $42 583.00 - $77 633.00 / Per Year
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Our Mission:
Lawrence Public Schools, USD 497, is a learning community committed to ensuring educational equity and excellence so that students of all races backgrounds achieve at high levels and graduate prepared for success in college, careers and life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
About us:
Lawrence Public Schools serve approximately 11,000 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Lawrence, Kansas. Located on Interstate 70, about half-way between Topeka and Kansas City, Lawrence is an academic community, home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Our district is the seventh-largest in Kansas and with nearly 1,700 employees, one of the city`s largest employers.
Twenty-one school campuses include a pre-K program,14 elementary schools (grades K-5), four middle schools (grades 6-8), two comprehensive high schools(grades 9-12), a K-8 virtual school and a virtual high school (grades 9-11). Lawrence Public Schools offer a Parents as Teachers program for families of children from birth to age three; adult basic education, English as a Second Language courses and G.E.D. study and testing through an Adult Learning Center; and the opportunity for adults to earn a diploma through the Lawrence Diploma-Completion Program.
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