Occupational Therapist-(Out of District) SY26-27

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Occupational Therapist license from the MA Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals

Bachelor’s degree or higher and completion of an occupational therapy program accredited by AOTA

PREFERRED

Experience working with students in a school setting with academic, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges, learning or developmental disabilities, or autism preferred.

Work year: School year (183 days including 3 professional development days)

REPORTS TO : Director of Therapy Services or his/her designee

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct student screenings and comprehensive evaluations related to the student’s access to the educational environment including interpreting and clearly communicating results and recommendations

Participate in the IEP/504 process including team meetings

Design, utilize, and implement intervention plans based on established best practices and documented research-based evidence

Intervene in in the least restrictive environment to support student participation and achievements, as appropriate

Evaluate and modify individual student interventions as necessary to address student needs and access to the educational environment and curriculum

Select, modify, or customize adaptive equipment and assistive technology to facilitate school access and participation

Adapt environments to facilitate student access and participation in the educational program

Report progress related to annual goals and objectives, and make appropriate modifications to interventions as needed

Implement various models of school-based service delivery such as Response to Intervention (RTI), consultation, group and individual services

Work effectively with diverse student populations

Consult with colleagues, school personnel, parents, and students

Coordinate with all specialists (PT, SLP, Teachers,Behavior, Adaptive PE, Assistive Technology Team) to provide a comprehensive service delivery program for each child.

Provide training and consultation for staff and families regarding OT services and interventions

Provide supervision for occupational therapy assistants, if applicable

Maintain accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy services

Caseload assignment is based on SSEC needs, and may change at any time including location of service delivery(which may include, but not limited to school community, and/or home settings)

Follow the direction of the program director/coordinator/principal where assigned including procedures and protocols

Schedule and prioritize assigned caseload

May require the use of a personal automobile for travel between school sites, home, and clinic visits

Physically manage and/or lift students when necessary

Participate in all required in-service training

Follow all policies and procedures as established by the South Shore Educational Collaborative

Use de-escalation and physical management procedures as prescribed in SSEC approved WELLE training programs as needed and appropriate

Maintain confidentiality regarding information for all SSEC staff, students, and their families.

Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.

Mandatory participation in all of the following SSEC-sponsored training to include but not limited to:

Successful completion of SSEC-approved Welle training, full and/or recertification annually as appropriate.

Maintain active CPR/First Aid certification.

Successful completion of all SSEC-approved threat assessment training.

EOE

SSEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), gender, disability, genetic information, veteran status, political belief, religion, limited English speaking ability, or housing status.