Occupational Therapist

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Assistant Director of Student Programs

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• Current therapist licensure from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Minimum three years experience in pediatric occupational therapy practice or documented education/training in pediatric occupational therapy services.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal:

• To provide the related service of occupational therapy to eligible students.
• Participate on the educational team via provision of professional occupational therapy services as appropriate.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and practice on the educational service teams of students served.
• Consult with Jenks Public Schools staff, parents, students and administration in provision of appropriate, integrated, intervention services for students with special needs.
• Provide evaluation and assessment services at appropriate intervals, using appropriate methods.
• Provide therapeutic interventions in the least restrictive environment, with integration of services where appropriate.
• Consult regarding the use of instructional aids, adaptations and equipment in the educational environment.
• Provide documentation of services in accordance with guidelines and requirements of the Department of Student Programs.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of IDEA, Jenks Public Schools and the Jenks Public Schools Department of Student Programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.