Part-Time Occupational Therapist

PART-TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (0.5 FTE)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

• Successful completion and graduation from an American Occupational Therapy Association or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education accredited Occupational Therapy program and completion of all fieldwork requirements

• Hold a Current Michigan State License, in good standing, as an Occupational Therapist

• Experience providing effective and appropriate occupational therapy to students

• Experience working across multiple age/grade levels

• Effective practices for working with students of all ability levels and ability to differentiate strategies based on student need

• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students

• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards

• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders

• Superior verbal and written communication skills

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: According to the Crestwood Federation of Teachers Contract

EVALUATION: Annual

SALARY: Commensurate with Crestwood Federation of Teachers Salary Schedule

DEADLINE: June 7, 2024

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Qualified and interested persons must apply online by going to the Crestwood Home page under employment. https://www.csdmi.org Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, copy of the certificate(s) and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered via mail, in person, faxed, or email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates students through the use of formal and informal evaluation procedures to assess strengths and challenges of the students

• Articulates the role of the school Occupational Therapist in the evaluation, intervention planning, and intervention process

• Has knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan

• Recognizes occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication

• Demonstrates skills in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories and interviews

• Assesses and makes recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification

• Provides specialized occupational therapy techniques through individual and/or groups sessions designed to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of the students

• Prepares, monitors and communicates IEP goals, supplementary aids and services and goal progress reports per state and federal guidelines

• Participates in individualized educational planning and placement committees to assist in the identification, placement, and program planning for students with disabilities

• Maintains student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal guidelines and statutes

• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field by reading journals and publications, attending professional development, seminars or conferences, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide a safe and productive educational environment

• Identifies student needs and works collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students

• Communicates with students, parents and school staff on student progress

• Analyzes tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts and student factors to implement the intervention plan

• Maintains safe therapeutic equipment by monitoring wear and condition and recommending repair or replacement as needed.

• Participates in individual school and/or system-wide programs to promote a positive and caring school climate

• Complies with confidentiality and FERPA

• Executes other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Coordinator of Special Education