Occupational Therapist- Full-Time

Location: Kelso, WA, 98626

Responsibilities:

• Organize and conduct an identification program for occupational therapy services.
• Consult with parents, staff, and administration regarding student needs.
• Select and employ appropriate diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive program.
• Prepare IEP goals and objectives and maintain progress data.
• Understand and comply with current legislation on children with disabilities.
• Complete all required reports and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide supervision to certified occupational therapy assistants and District motor team assistants.
• Provide occupational therapy services in the classroom and individual settings.
• Consult with school staff on appropriate practices for students with disabilities.
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and as a member of a team providing motor services to students with disabilities.
• Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior.

Qualifications:

• Possession or eligibility for Washington State E.S.A. Occupational Therapist Certificate.
• State licensure as an occupational therapist.
• Experience in identifying students with exceptional needs.
• Ability to maintain individual case records according to law.
• Ability to work directly with Special Education personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs.
• Ability to conduct appropriate testing, diagnosis and evaluation activities of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students.
• Successful therapy experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities to upgrade professional skills.
• Ability to direct, supervise and evaluate students.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA ’04, Section 504, etc).