Job Description:

TITLE: Occupational Therapist

GRADE: Occupational Therapist Salary Schedule on dysart.org

WORK CALENDAR: 197

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts screening and assessments, interprets results to MET/IEP Team, to include teacher, parent/guardian, and other related service providers, and writes appropriate recommendation reports.
• Participates in the Child Find process as appropriate.
• Evaluates students using appropriately conveyed information with parents and school teams.
• Interprets assessment findings and appropriately conveys information to parents and school terms.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs and/or 504 plans for all students in need of occupational therapy services.
• Provides direct services to student as indicated on specific IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Recommends and assists with procurement of therapeutic equipment and materials, based on student needs and designs specialized equipment as needed.
• Trains school staff as needed in use of OT provided tools/strategies to support access and participation.
• Other job related duties listed at dysart.org

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:/EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of occupational therapy.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Current Arizona Occupational Therapist License.

• Sensory Integration Certification preferred.

• Completion of six (6) months of supervised clinical affiliations.

• Two (2) years of pediatric clinical experience or elementary school experience preferred.

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment.  Proof of current auto liability insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment.  Personal transportation for job-related travel.

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