Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

Registered Occupational Therapists (OTR)

For the 24-25 School Year

Position Summary: The Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) will provide occupational therapy, evaluations/consultations, develop goals, participate in IEP meetings, and supervise COTAs, to meet students' educational needs. The OTR will communicate, train, and consult with all necessary staff on the use of materials and equipment, and provide direct occupational therapy services to eligible students within the district.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1.Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist (OT) program.

2.Must be registered with NBCOT.

3.Current state licensure.

4.Ability to lift, push, and pull up children.

5.Ability to work independently.

6.Excellent human relation skills.

7.Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machines, and related items).

8.Follow federal, state, and local legal guidelines and Board policies and procedures.

A full description of this job position can be found here

Location:

815 Amvets Dr., De Soto, MO 63020 www.desoto.k12.mo.us

De Soto, "The City of Pride", has a population of 6,375 and is located in the southeastern part of Missouri, approximately 45 miles south of St. Louis.

District Facts:

Current enrollment-- approximately 2,700 students.

Current number of certified staff-approximately 190

100% 1:1 technology integration with Chromebooks grades K-12

Benefits: Full Board-paid Medical, Dental, and Life for employee

Application Materials and Process:

Applications must be submitted online through MOREAP or the Administrative Office at 610 Vineland School Rd., De Soto, MO 63020. For additional information please contact Debbie Killingsworth at killingsworth.debbie@desoto.k12.mo.us.

To fully complete your application, please upload the following items with your online application:

• Letter of Interest

• Current Resume

• Copy of Occupational Therapist Certificate

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The De Soto #73 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the De Soto School District Central Office, 610 Vineland School Road De Soto, MO 63020, or by telephone at (636) 586-1000.