Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location :-Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO Address: 1110 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA Scheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Hours per Day:7.5 hoursNumber of Days per Year:183 daysBenefits Eligibility:Full-Time - RegularWe are currently looking to fill a full-time OT position. Please send any candidates OT candidates through to our SPED Contracts email.licensed professional who has the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that diverse student populations have equitable access to academic instruction and participation in school-related activities; develops, implements, and supports evidence-based services and/or specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students; supports growth and development to close achievement gaps and prepare students for postsecondary and workforce success; has a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the home, school and community, and collaborates with all members of the education team to strengthen those connections; through reflection, advocacy, and leadership, enhances the outcomes and development of students. Position requires a license from the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement as a School Occupational Therapist.The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsApplies knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place, including the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their studentsComplies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirementsDemonstrates high standards for professional conductDemonstrates knowledge of effective services that reduce barriers to and support learningDemonstrates knowledge of school occupational therapy and integrates evidence-based practices and research findings into services for studentsDemonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching professionDemonstrates mastery of and expertise in school occupational therapyDemonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadershipDevelops and implements services related to student needs, learning, and progress towards goalsEngages students as individuals with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting services for the benefit of studentsEnsures that students are supervised at all timesEstablishes and communicates high expectations and use strategies to support the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving skills, and self-advocacyFollows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of studentsFosters a safe, accessible, and predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peersInstructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needsIntegrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiencesLinks professional growth to professional goalsMaintains accurate recordsManages materials and suppliesModels and promotes effective communicationModels appropriate conduct at all timesPerforms duties as directed by supervisors and administratorsPerforms non-instructional duties as directedPlans and delivers effective services in an environment that facilitates learning for studentsProvides services aligned with state and federal laws, local policies and procedures, Colorado Academic Standards, the organized plan of instruction, and the individual needs of studentsResponds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situationsResponds to a complex, dynamic environmentSupervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicableSupports and establishes safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for a diverse population of studentsUnderstands and responds to diversity within the home, school, and communityUses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learningUses effective conflict resolutionUses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learningUtilizes formal and informal assessments to inform planning and service deliveryWorks collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of studentsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesAbility to use technology to improve instruction and learning, and to interpret test dataAbility to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilitiesAbility to work independently without direct supervisionCommitment to the education of students as a primary responsibilityCommunicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settingsComputer proficiency including office productivity applicationsDemonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDemonstrates effective organizational and time management skillsDetail-orientedEnergetic, creative, innovative, flexibleExcellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skillsGrade level, content/subject area, and inquiry-based skillsKnowledge of and experience with how technology integration supports learningKnowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiationKnowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior managementKnowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the SSPKnowledge of the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of studentsPromotes a positive climate, culture, and communityStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsStudent-centered and relationship-focusedUnderstanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational communityWillingness to participate in ongoing training as requiredWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.The incumbent routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.The incumbent is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing dutiesHas oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devicesUses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensilsThe job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the SSP is regularly required to talk and hear.Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.The incumbent frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.Required Qualifications:Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20, Special Services Provider License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Special Services Provider License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education