APPLICANT POOL: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 0.50 FTE

APPLICANT POOL: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 0.50 FTEJOB STATUS: OPENPOSTING NUMBER: 00063609SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026CLOSING DATE: 03/31/2026 04:00 PMPOSTING NUMBER: 00063609LOCATION: 093:SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPPOSITION TITLE: APPLICANT POOL: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 0.50 FTEJOB DESCRIPTION:To provide occupational therapy services for students by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:* Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to occupational therapy.* Plans and implements programs of therapy that help students develop to their potential in motor, perceptual and self-help skills and as much as possible, meets individuals needs, interests and abilities.* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of Individual Educational Program goals.* Develops case management programs that reflect individual needs, interests and abilities that meet the requirements of student Individual Educational Program goals.* Assesses therapeutic progress of students on a regular basis.* Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.* Participates in Individual Educational Program meetings as requested.* Prescribes effective programs or initiates referrals to appropriate agency personnel and provides progress reports as required.* Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents and staff concerning students' occupational therapy program and/or progress.* Selects and requests appropriate instructional materials and equipment and maintains required inventory recordsPREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.Knowledge of evaluation and placement process.Knowledge of an integrated evaluation/placement process and the Unified Educational System.Mediation/conflict resolution skills.REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.* Valid New Mexico Occupational Therapsit, K-12 License.* Valid New Mexico State Board license in Occupational TherapyCONTACT INFORMATION:CONTACT: Lisa Oliphant / oliphant@aps.eduAPPLY TO:APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.ADDITIONAL INFO:SALARY: Salary Schedule A Please note: All salary verification for self-employed experience will need to be accompanied by a W-2 form in order to verify hours worked.DAYS:HOURS: