School Services - School Occupational Therapist
Montague, CA
PeopleFirst Education Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

The Occupational Therapist works under the immediate supervision of a Program Manager/Principal. The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy assessment, consultation to school personnel and/or direct treatment to children from birth to age 22 who qualify for occupational therapy, and works with special education teams in identifying services needed for special education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited program in occupational therapy
• Currently registered with the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (CCR3051.6)
• Holds a valid California License for Occupational Therapists

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience working with TK-12 students
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May include, but not limited to the following:
• Evaluate students using standardized and non-standardized tests and observe activities that involve
motor tasks, sensory processing and functional skills
• Evaluate sensory impairments and perceptual motor skills and make recommendations to staff
regarding methods and information to improve functional skills in the classroom
• Evaluate abnormal patterns of posture and movement and instructs teachers in positioning and
handling techniques for improved function
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members in the special education program to identify
educational methods, needs and services for students
• Assist teachers in developing functional and achievable motor goals in the educational setting for the
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); provides reports for use in IEP committees, attends IEP
meetings as required and maintains progress notes on student records
• Train classroom staff on body mechanics and lifting safety as it pertains to specific students,
equipment, and environments