Occupational Therapist at Palo Alto Unified School District
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Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • B.A. or B.S. from an accredited school, as well as experience and/or training that meets or exceeds the skills and abilities described in this classification; • Have and maintain certification with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB); • Strong background in Sensory Integration therapy and application in the treatment of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and associated regulatory disorders; SCSIPTS Certification preferred; • Have and maintain a valid California driver's license. OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, provide occupational therapy services to special need students exhibiting learning disabilities such as developmental delays, behavior disorders, perceptual motor/visual motor difficulties, gross and fine motor delays, or any other associated disorders interfering with a student's ability to benefit from his/her education program. Therapy may be provided on a direct, consultative, or monitoring basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assess the developmental and educational needs of children with a variety of disabilities; • Administer complete educational assessments and reassessments, including observations, record review, standardized/non-standardized testing in areas of suspected disability; interpret results, provide a comprehensive written report, and present findings at IEP meetings; • Formulate and implement individual treatment plans as related to assessment, educational implications, and IEP Goals and objectives; • Chart daily notes related to therapy activities and student responses; • Adapt environment, equipment, materials, and activities according to student needs; • Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively infusing therapy activities, in-home and in school, to optimize the overall program and student progress; • Conduct in-services and other training programs for both school staff and parents as to the role an
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