Occupational Therapist- Kelso, WA

Occupational Therapist- Full-Time

Location: Kelso, WA, 98626

Responsibilities:

• Organize and conduct an identification program for occupational therapy services.


• Consult with parents, staff, and administration regarding student needs.


• Select and employ appropriate diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive program.


• Prepare IEP goals and objectives and maintain progress data.


• Understand and comply with current legislation on children with disabilities.


• Complete all required reports and records in a timely and accurate manner.


• Provide supervision to certified occupational therapy assistants and District motor team assistants.


• Provide occupational therapy services in the classroom and individual settings.


• Consult with school staff on appropriate practices for students with disabilities.


• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and as a member of a team providing motor services to students with disabilities.


• Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior.

Qualifications:

• Possession or eligibility for Washington State E.S.A. Occupational Therapist Certificate.


• State licensure as an occupational therapist.


• Experience in identifying students with exceptional needs.


• Ability to maintain individual case records according to law.


• Ability to work directly with Special Education personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs.


• Ability to conduct appropriate testing, diagnosis and evaluation activities of students with disabilities.


• Knowledge of child development.


• Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students.


• Successful therapy experience in an educational setting is preferred.


• Willingness to participate in professional development activities to upgrade professional skills.


• Ability to direct, supervise and evaluate students.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings.


• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA ’04, Section 504, etc).