Occupational Therapist

Berwyn South School District 100

  • Berwyn, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
QUALIFICATIONS: The Occupational Therapist must hold bachelors or master's degree in occupational therapy from an approved and accredited occupational therapy program. The occupational therapist can practice one year from the date graduation or until the certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is passed. The occupational therapist must hold a current Illinois license to practice as issued by the Illinois State of Regulations. Ongoing continuing education is expected to maintain updated knowledge and skills for practice as a school-based therapist.JOB GOAL: The occupational therapist works on the acquisition of /or compensations for deficits in fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills. More specifically, occupational therapists work with students on foundation skills needed for school participation through tasks analysis, individually selected motor activities, and consultation with team members to modify the environment, the instructional methodology, or to support student achievement on a particular classroom/vocational project.REPORTS TO: Director of Special Student Services and the building Principal.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:General:
1. Travels to assigned schools.
2. Responds to requests for consultations on student or consults on specific program needs.
3. Responds to evaluation referrals for student with disabilities. The therapist selects
appropriate evaluation tools, evaluates students, interprets finding, and reports results.
4. Develops a present level of function and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals and
objectives in conjunction with the IEP team.Service Delivery:
1. Implements service delivery on assigned students based on the goals, objectives,
percentage of time, and placement as determined by the IEP committee.
2. Makes scheduling decisions for service delivery based on individual student and school
needs.
3. Utilizes an approach that encourages student participation in the least restrictive
environment.
4. Exhibits a knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student's
educational needs.
5. Participates in the selection, design and/or construction of adaptive equipment.
6. Selects the media, i.e. Assistive Technology, methods, and environment to accomplish
treatment goals.
7. Will initiate services upon receipt of a medical doctor's prescription in order to acquire
and/or update changes in medical status.Communication:
1. Maintains oral and written communication with educational personnel, parents, and
community agencies regarding assigned schools and students. This can include, but is not
limited to telephone calls, year-end reports, informal notes, and home programs.
2. Works cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed and
provided training in the therapeutic management of students in the use of OT modalities.
3. Provides suggestions for classroom, activities of daily living, and vocational related
Activities.Program Management:
1. Maintains a current schedule which is shared with assigned schools and the PT/OT
Department.
2. Maintains organized working files on assigned students.
3. Follows documentation guidelines for student attendance and monthly intervention notes, i.e. computer-generated billing.
4. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as per established
guidelines.
5. Participates in the clinical supervision of occupational therapy students and occupational
therapy assistant students.
6. Attends conferences/workshops/continuing education classes, as mandated by AOTA/IOTA
standards, to maintain OT license to be in good standing.Professional Growth and Ethics:
1. Adheres to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
2. Refines and develops professional skills through in-service training, professional reading,
and continuing education.
3. Maintains confidentiality of student information.
4. Exchanges professional information with peers through formal and informal means, and
through mentoring of new therapists.
5. Works within the practice standards identified in the South Berwyn District 100 policies and
procedures handbook.
6. Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the
superintendent or designee and in accordance with terms stipulated in the current
contract.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year.SALARY: In accordance with the Professional Negotiation Agreement with
the South Berwyn Education Association.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

Berwyn South School District 100