Job Information
Arizona Department of Economic Security Occupational Therapist in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6519261
Function
- To serve as a provider to the districts student population
\ Responsibilities and Requirements\ \ CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
- Implementation to meet the IEP goals; Program planning and management
- Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting
- Equipment/room maintenance
- Conduct screenings, evaluations, and reassessments to help develop IEP
- Schedule students for evaluation and treatment
- Responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the Special Services Director
- Ability to clearly write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals, ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of case managers, District employees, parents, and the general public
- SUMMARY: Evaluate students to determine their functional levels and identify specials needs. Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences. Ensures all paperwork is completed in a timely manner to be in compliance and maintain funding
\ PROGRAM SERVICES\ Program services include the following: self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing and prevocational/vocational skills
- Function as a team member for METs, IEPs and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies
- Plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of the students to whom you are assigned based on Arizona Standards
- Communicate clearly and concise in written and oral communication with students, parents and staff members
\ TEACHER ABSENCES/INJURY/ILLNESS
- Report to the school nurse any injury to a student, staff, or self
- Advise administration in accordance with policy if there is an illness/injury
- Attendance Report to work daily at times assigned, remain on duty through time prescribed
\ STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of in-service programs for District personnel as they pertain to Child Find, Safety in the Work Place and Best Practices related to Occupational Therapy
\ PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
- Pursue professional growth to provide current and effective therapy to students to allow them to progress and achieve IEP goals
- Ensure the code of ethics is a priority in professional and personal conduct
- Be involved on federal, state, and local committees as it relates to District business in area of responsibility