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JOB TITLE:   Occupational Therapy Paraprofessional

Full-time Part-time (20 hours per week)

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: OT/ PT Therapist

JOB GOAL:

The Occupational Therapy Paraprofessional works under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to assist in the educational programming and rehabilitative services for students that qualify for Occupational Therapy services.

Under general supervision, the employee will assist the therapist with a variety of tasks related to individual student needs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twenty hours per week / Nine month employment (the position is utilized during the regular school year).

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually on the basis of effort, enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, knowledge of school environment, policies and procedures, organization, and performance of responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Consistent and punctual work attendance at the worksite is required
• Carry out activities, designed by the assigned therapist, related to fine motor, perceptual motor, sensorimotor, oral motor and/or self help skills
• Confers with the Occupational Therapist regarding IEP goals and objectives as determined by the OT assessment
• Works in conjunction with other staff to enhance the student's participation in school activities
• Provides accurate records and documentation for Medicare in The Public Schools (MIPS)
• Manages time, organizes materials and performs clerical duties as assigned
• Assists in maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
• Complies with all legal regulations relevant to the assigned job title
• Maintains confidentiality
• Updates job knowledge and professional skills by participating in educational training opportunities and collaborating with colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Adheres to laws, codes, rules, and standards related to occupational therapy services under the direction of the therapist.
• Flexibility is required to work with others to build effective working relationships
• Ability to effectively work with a wide diversity of individuals and utilize a variety of  job-related equipment
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Adapting to changing work environments
• Interacting and communicating with diverse groups of students and families
• Working as part of a team

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Visual acuity in determining and judging work needed and completed
• Take the initiative to complete tasks as needed
• Effective oral communication skills
• Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities