Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a dynamic educator to provide exemplary leadership to all members of our school community.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist. In this role, you will design and implement individualized programming for students with disabilities, focusing on improving occupational performance. Your work will directly empower students by enhancing their activities of daily living, including personal care, social interaction, community integration, and communication skills. From personal care to community integration, your expertise will help our students bridge the gap between their potential and their independence. 

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and coordinates the school district's occupational therapy program, including its philosophy, vision, procedures, and goals.
• Screens, evaluates, and monitors students with disabilities or physical and mental impairments to provide educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning, and to enhance their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.
• Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's occupational profile, providing written reports that reflect strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guide evidence-based intervention.
• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
• Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and recommends its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
• Documents occupational therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, conducting research, and maintaining professional relationships. 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments. 

Certification/License:

• NJ DOE Occupational Therapist Certificate #2910.

Salary

• GCEA Salary Guide