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Occupational Therapist (2012-2013)
SERRC- Alaska's Educational Resource Center is now developing a pool of Occupational Therapist applicants! We have a great team, who get to experience Alaskan adventures some only dream about! If traveling to multiple remote locations and experiencing cultures that differ from you peaks your interest, SERRC would be a great fit!
Job Summary: The Itinerant Occupational
Therapist (OT) performs screenings and evaluations of fine motor and sensory
supports for children (0-21), provides related services to support the
educational programs of students who qualify for special education services to
enable them to meet their IEP goals and objectives.
The OT is expected to recommend services, environmental adaptations
and /or modifications as well as the staff training needed to manage students’ fine
motor and sensory needs to support their educational programs. Consultation and
collaboration with assigned district educational personnel is an essential
component of the occupational therapist’s responsibilities. Extensive travel to
school sites throughout Alaska is required, often to remote communities by
small plane.
Reports
to: Special Education Program
Administrator
Job
Term: Full or Part-time
Job Qualifications:
1. Master’s
Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
2. Current
occupational therapist licensure in State of Alaska; or ability to obtain
before employment
3. Alaska’s
Department of Education Type C Certification; preferred
4. Knowledge
of areas of practice specific to pediatrics including familiarity with IDEA
2004 and current legal mandates, including Federal and State law, compliance
issues, and FERPA confidentiality requirements.
5. Pediatric
and school therapist experience; preferred.
6. Skill in
selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring
their effectiveness.
7. Ability
to plan, coordinate and provide training to school staff and parents as needed
in a collaborative, consultant role.
8. Skill in
effective oral and written communication.
9. Experience
working with individuals from varied cultural backgrounds
10. Physical
ability to execute job responsibilities which may include: extensive travel
including the adaptability in being able to adjust to a variety of lodging and
travel circumstances; carrying test and personal equipment on and off small
planes (up to 50lbs.); and transferring and/or lifting equipment.
Job Duties:
1. Evaluate
and assess student's needs, performance, and abilities with accuracy.
2. Prepare
comprehensive reports including: summary and interpretation of evaluation
results; recommendation for eligibility for occupational therapy services
according to Alaska Special Education Handbook; recommended activities for
student progress; and suggested IEP goals and objectives, where appropriate.
3. Develop
therapeutic programs, provide support, and train district staff to assist students
in achieving their IEP goals and objectives.
4. Provide
recommendations, interventions, and technical assistance to district staff
based on interpretations of assessment findings.
5. Support
district staff with knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and
policies related to the special education program.
6. Seek out
and participate in professional growth opportunities.
7. Coordinate
with districts to make arrangements for site visits, including making travel
arrangements and housing accommodations as needed.
8. Submit
required paperwork (Travel Authorizations, Travel Expense Reports, Report of
Services, Student Reports, Time Sheets, etc.) within the expected timeline.
9. Communicate
regularly with Special Education Program Administrator and Special Education Administrative
Assistant.
10. Represent
SERRC professionally in local communities.
11. Assist
in the promotion of and recruitment for SERRC programs.
12. Travel
is required to perform job duties.
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