Occupational Therapist - Montana Office of Public Instruction : Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

FLATHEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE

JOB GOALS:

The Flathead Special Education Cooperative is seeking a part-time contracted licensed occupational therapist OR employee to provide occupational services of students referred to special education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Review students medical history and asses their condition and needs

* Evaluate students' ability to do certain tasks

* Confer with physicians, students and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of a student's care team

* Develop a treatment plan for students with specific goals and tasks that will help them meet those goals to access their education

* Guide students to perform tasks to meet their goals

* Demonstrate exercises that can help students better perform everyday tasks

* Evaluate a students school setting and identify potential improvements based on their needs

* Educate a students family about how to help care for and accommodate their student

* Recommend and teach students how to use adaptive equipment when needed

* Assess students' progress and prepare reports i.e. Evaluation Documents and individual education plan (IEP) information and progress reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Masters degree or advanced degree from and accredited college or university

* Occupational Therapist Credential

* Experience with students grades K-8

SALARY: Contractor pay for fully licensed Occupational therapis or employee status.

SCHOOLS SERVED: Participating school districts of the Flathead Special Education Cooperative.

REPORTS TO:

Flathead Special Education Cooperative Director: Marcia Stolfus: [email protected] or 406-###-####