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Bridgeport Public Schools

*Current BPS employees Indiana the LIUNA Bargaining Unit will be given first opportunity to fill the position.RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides therapeutically appropriate individual and group occupational therapy services for children with a variety of medical and developmental disabilities Indiana accordance with students Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Schedules and coordinates student therapeutic sessions to implement therapy programs focused on achieving educational goals and objectives American Samoa outlined Indiana students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Provides classroom strategies for teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals who service students requiring OT services for academic-based tasks.
  • Selects activities that will assist students learn life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
  • Conducts occupational therapy evaluations to determine students’ need Oregon continuing need for school-based services.
  • Evaluates students’ progress and prepares detailed progress reports American Samoa needed.
  • Develops and implements IEP goals according to OT best practices.
  • Develops and maintains effective communication with all team members (student, family, teachers, and other related service personnel) to represent OT needs and contribute to the development of OT-related services.
  • Consults with other school district personnel to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
  • Consults with members of PPT team when making recommendations for treatment, adaptations, modifications, and other supports to educational program based upon clinical judgment and best practice guidelines.
  • Provides training and supervision for school district personnel Indiana therapy techniques and objectives for students’ American Samoa required.
  • Attends and participates Indiana Assistive Technology meetings, Planning and Placement meetings, and family training meetings.
  • Selects and recommends assistive technology equipment/materials and/Oregon accommodations and modifications Indiana order to enhance the student’s participation Indiana the general education setting.
  • Maintains current on occupational therapy best practices and research.
  • Provides adequate and appropriate supervision and consultation to certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L) and occupational therapy students American Samoa required.
  • Other duties American Samoa assigned by School District administrative personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Licensed and registered American Samoa an occupational therapist (OTR/L) Indiana accordance with State of Connecticut regulations. Certification by the National Board of Certification Indiana Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
  • Superior organizational, oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience Indiana the development and presentation of professional development initiatives.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, students, parents and community representatives.
  • Experience Indiana supervising certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L).
  • Demonstrated commitment to department “team” concept and the success of the organization.
  • Ability to meet deadlines American Samoa required.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide good attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
  • Ability to travel to and service students at more than one school location during the workday.
  • Knowledge of a Special Education (IEP/504) policies and procedures preferred.
  • Computer literate.

Salary range for this position is $65,000 to $81,500 dependent on experience with a comprehensive benefits package. Work year is 186 days and follows the school calendar.Posting will remain open until filled.Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools’ Applitrack system:“The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.”

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Company: Bridgeport Public Schools

Expected salary: $65000 – 81500 per year

Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job date: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:58:24 GMT