Occupational Therapist at J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Vly, AZ

Job description

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300 About Us J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below. Position: Occupational Therapist Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): Certified Salary Schedule /$65,630. Additional credit for related years of service and education. Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week FLSA Status: Exempt Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education Why Work for Us You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders You have school breaks and the summer off work We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits About the Role To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Participates as a consultant in the intervention and pre-referral process to generate and support interventions, accommodations, and modifications in regular education Screens and evaluates students' physical, perceptual motor and sensorimotor, developmental, and self-help functioning skills based on formal and informal evaluation Determines the evaluation information to be collected, administers assessments, analyzes and interprets information for parents, the IEP team, and instructional staff Writes appropriate reports and recommendations Writes appropriate goals and objectives Develops and coordinates appropriate treatment plans for students Develops schedule and provides therapy for students who have deficits in physical, perceptual motor, and/or sensorimotor functions Collaborates with and trains family members, teachers, and assistants in specific therapy techniques utilized for students in the classroom Identifies students' needs for adaptive equipment and/or devices Determine occupational therapy equipment and supply needs, completes purchase requests for equipment and supplies as appropriate, and maintains inventory of occupational therapy equipment and supplies Evaluate individual student progress in therapy programs regularly, communicating findings to teachers, parents, and others involved through direct consultation or written reports Complete quarterly, annual, and other reports formally requested by the Director of Special Education Maintains and submits thorough and ongoing records for individual students receiving services and service logs and required documentation for Medicaid billing program Maintains compliance with federal/state statutes and district policies/procedures Maintains awareness of current advancements/developments in the profession through attendance at professional conferences, workshops, and in-service training programs Performs other duties as assigned What You Need Valid Arizona Occupational Therapist Licen