Occupational Therapist Or CODA at Zuni Public School District in Zuni, NM

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist? CODA Reports to: Director of Special Education Site: District-Wide Contract Length: 10 Month/198 days Salary: $65,928.00 to $83,796.00 Purpose: To provide occupational therapy services to students with disabilities as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP), and/or as referred for assessment. This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and department objectives and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy; Licensed by the New Mexico Public Education Department; Possess certification from the NM Occupational Therapy Licensing Board; OR Possess certification from the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board; Knowledge of Medicaid reporting requirements; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English, Zuni preferred; Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before parents and staff; Possession of or ability to obtain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); and knowledge of universal precautions; Possess a valid driver's license; Experience in working with children; Experience and/or training working with people with disabilities; Experience working with a school district preferred; Ability to work effectively with special needs students; Ability to deal with behavior and crisis situations; Signing abilities for hearing impaired preferred; Ability to maintain logs, documentation and records; Knowledge and experience with computers, preferably Microsoft Office and database system(s); Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods; Ability to conduct in-services; Able to perform the physical requirements of the position. Essential Duties: Meet the Occupational Therapist competencies determined by the New Mexico Public Education Department; Provide purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning; disabilities, poverty and cultural differences to maximize independence, prevent further disability and maintain health; Evaluate, treat and consult individually or in groups; Teach daily living skills; Develop perceptual motor skills and sensory integration functions in students; Develop play skills and prevocational and leisure capacities in students; Aid in selection and application of selected orthotic and prosthetic devices or other adaptive equipment; Use specifically designed crafts and exercises to enhance functional performance; Administer and interpret Occupational Therapy tests and evaluations; Prepare evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans reports in a timely manner; Adapt environments for the student with a disability as deemed necessary; Maintain required records and comply with dates for state and federal reports; Submit billing for Medicaid in a timely manner; Conduct assessments of students with disabilities to determine the eligibility for occupational therapy services; Review, analyze and interpret occupational therapy assessment reports presented to the EDT team for consideration of services; Provide recommendations to the IEP team regarding the frequency and delivery of occupational therapy services; Plan, schedule, implement and evaluate appropriate occupational therapy services and referral procedures; Monitor student progress and develop an appropriate treatment plan to meet student individual needs; Collaborate on the development of pres