Occupational Therapist (26-27)

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Job Number 8600042409Start DateOpen DateClosing DatePlans and implements an IEP/IFSP based physical therapy program and activities providing direct service to students and indirect service to other service providers including parents/and other caretakers.Essential FunctionsScreens and evaluates children to determine needs for treatment.Establishes a program of occupational therapy services in the child's individualized education program identifying both annual goals and short-term objectives.Supervises service provided by occupational therapy students, occupational therapy assistants or aides.Provides professional consultation and assistance to other service providers and caretakers especially in the assistive/adaptive equipment that is used in the school setting.Meets with parents to discuss extension of activities provided in the school to the home.Observes response of child noting changes, and reports and records changes relevant to occupational therapy intervention.Submits Medicaid reimbursement documentation.Maintains caseload documentation including clinical notes and student attendance.Observes accepted professional standards and ethics and safety procedures in providing occupational therapy services.Participates in staff meetings and collaborates with other service providers.Serves on School IEP Team.Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.Has reliable transportation.Desired QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by successful completion of a course in occupational therapy accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.Current Maryland license as an occupational therapist as defined by the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.Working knowledge of the basic principles of occupational therapy and of human behavior norms and deficits.Working knowledge of the application of occupational therapy principles and practices to children with disabilities, and laws and by-laws covering the education of students with disabilities.Skills in oral and written communicationExcellent human relations skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.Preferred:Proficiency in the use of computers desirable.Full time or Part time Full timeAdditional DetailsQualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:Completed online applicationResume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.?It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE CertificationsMust provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone numberAll documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into applicationAll documentation must be scanned and uploaded to applicationBenefits?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:?http://www.baltimorecityschools.orgBaltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies?JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), ?JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), ?JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ?ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ?ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ?ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and?ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.?Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.?This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.?