Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education, provide occupational therapy to the children enrolled in the SMILE program and Itinerant occupational therapy. Also provide information and support to the children’s parents and classroom teachers in order to facilitate improved motor skills and sensory processing. This role requires excellent collaboration with all RCN divisions.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
1) Plan and implement a variety of activities in the Integrated Classrooms, Therapy Room and in the Community to work on each child’s goals and objectives as specified on the IEP.*
2) Utilize the push-in therapy model for service when appropriate to meet natural environments and/or least restrictive guidelines.*
3) Ensure all children on caseload have current occupational therapy prescriptions matching IEP.
4) Set up and maintain appropriate therapy equipment and space, keeping safety always at the forefront.*
5) Complete IEP updates in a complete and timely fashion.
6) Complete annual review testing, reports and IEP goals updates. Share results with parents/caregivers during parent conferences. Present information at CPSE and CSE meetings.*
7) Advocate for changes in services as needed.
8) Complete logs and timesheets in a complete and timely fashion for Special Education Billing and
Payroll processing.
9) Attend team meetings and share suggestions for carry-over of OT goals in the classroom.
10) Integrate as a full classroom team member to support appropriate classroom needs.
11) Assist classroom team in problem solving. i.e., incorporating sensory based strategies as part of a behavior plan.*
12) Meet regularly with supervisor and request further support if needed.
13) Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services.
14) Attend appropriate outside trainings and conferences.
*Essential Function
15) Coordinate related services as needed.*
16) Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and/or boards of directors.
Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and other related programs.
Education/Experience:
Must be licensed, requiring a Master's degree in occupational therapy, 6 months of supervised Early Childhood fieldwork, and passing scores on national and State examinations. Education and training. A master's degree or higher in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement for entry into the field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
