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Occupational Therapist

@ Manchester School District
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Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:evaluating students, developing therapy, consulting staff
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy; NH licensure bi-annually; NBCOT certification every 3 years; valid driver’s license.
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Job Description

Work Schedule/Locations:


Bakersville Elementary - 1 day per week


Souithside Middle School - 1 day per week


Manchester Charter Schools - 3 days per week


 


The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:



  • Anthem Medical insurance

  • Anthem Vision insurance

  • Delta Dental insurance

  • Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Retirement pension plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Gym Reimbursement

  • Company sponsored life insurance

  • 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan

  • Vision discounts

  • Medical incentive rewards

  • Employee assistance program

  • Many more.


Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:



  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.

  • Must be licensed in the State of New Hampshire bi-annually and registered by the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy every three years.

  • Valid driver’s license and own transportation


Specific Core Function:


Evaluate students’ needs; develop, monitor and implement therapy programs; and provide consultative services to the school personnel.


Responsibilities of the Position:



  • Identify sensory and gross and fine motor delays by evaluating all students referred by school personnel, other disciplines and parents in accordance with school district special education policies and procedures

  • Use standardized and non-standardized tests to screen or evaluate students in the areas of motor development (gross and fine motor), sensory perception-integration, activities of daily living, neuro-development (muscle strength/tone, range of motion, postural reflexes) and the need for adaptive devices

  • Prepare a written report and share results of all assessments with parents, teachers, administrators, etc.

  • Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, medical personnel, agencies and other persons concerned with the educational, social, physical, emotional and vocational needs of each student with a sensory or motor delay

  • Serve as case manager and member of Individual Education Plan Team

  • Provide remedial instruction to students individually, in small groups, or in inclusive classrooms

  • Prepare and submit to parents, school personnel and other agencies the progress of students enrolled



Specified Length/Hours of Position:  
This is an affiliated (MEA) position under the Teacher Association negotiated contract, following the school calendar with additional workshop days.  This job is not eligible for sponsorship.


 
Application Procedure:


The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform, please visit our site: https://mansd.schoolspring.com/  The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org