Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

H2 Performance Consulting•Eagle Butte, SD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities Include: · Perform student evaluations. · Complete all evaluations within established State and Federal timelines. · Individual student therapy must be consistently provided based on individual student needs. · Provides the equipment, materials, instruction, encouragement, or counseling necessary to promote performance and improvement. · Attend the special education eligibility meetings and individual education plan (IEP) meetings. · Work collaboratively with the Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor, school staff, students and parents. · Upon notification, from the school, shall be available for consultation when not onsite. · Provide ongoing therapy to special education students currently in treatment as identified by their Individual Education Plan (IEP). · Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy Evaluations as designated by Special Education. · Coordinator/School Supervisor within both the State of SD and BIE established timelines. · Maintain Individual Education Plans according to the Local and State regulations. · Consultation with Teacher Assistance Team/problem solving team as requested by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor. · Provide prompt completion and delivery of evaluation reports within established timelines with both BIE and State of SD. · If requested, shall attend all initial eligibility meetings to review evaluation results with parents and staff. · Provide onsite training to school staff and/or parents on topics related to area of expertise upon request from Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor. · Attend and participate in trainings and workshops requested by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor, pending schedule and availability. · Recommend therapeutic equipment to be used with individual students based on individual student therapy needs. · Upon request, meet with parents and provide additional resources available within the State of South Dakota and Bureau of Indian Education. · Utilize the “Zones of Regulation” curriculum to assist students to better regulate their actions. · The therapists will provide direct therapy services in one-to-one situations, group therapy if needed and/or in inclusive classrooms. · Develop positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents. Service Schedule: · 2-3 days per week, 8-hours per day, and 36-weeks per school year. (Not to Exceed) · Monday through Friday between regular hours of operation, 8:00am – 5:00pm Central Time. · Excluded – Federal holidays, school closure due to inclement weather or emergencies, scheduled school closures.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s, Master's, or higher degree in occupational therapy. Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
State Licensure: Must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license, to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
Certification: Must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT.
Experience: Must possess at least (2) two years of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a school setting. Must be well versed in the State of South Dakota and Federal Special Education laws, rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements.
Citizenship: Shall be a United States citizen.

Responsibilities

Perform student evaluations.
Complete all evaluations within established State and Federal timelines.
Individual student therapy must be consistently provided based on individual student needs.
Provides the equipment, materials, instruction, encouragement, or counseling necessary to promote performance and improvement.
Attend the special education eligibility meetings and individual education plan (IEP) meetings.
Work collaboratively with the Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor, school staff, students and parents.
Upon notification, from the school, shall be available for consultation when not onsite.
Provide ongoing therapy to special education students currently in treatment as identified by their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy Evaluations as designated by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor within both the State of SD and BIE established timelines.
Maintain Individual Education Plans according to the Local and State regulations.
Consultation with Teacher Assistance Team/problem solving team as requested by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor.
Provide prompt completion and delivery of evaluation reports within established timelines with both BIE and State of SD.
If requested, shall attend all initial eligibility meetings to review evaluation results with parents and staff.
Provide onsite training to school staff and/or parents on topics related to area of expertise upon request from Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor.
Attend and participate in trainings and workshops requested by Special Education Coordinator/School Supervisor, pending schedule and availability.
Recommend therapeutic equipment to be used with individual students based on individual student therapy needs.
Upon request, meet with parents and provide additional resources available within the State of South Dakota and Bureau of Indian Education.
Utilize the “Zones of Regulation” curriculum to assist students to better regulate their actions.
The therapists will provide direct therapy services in one-to-one situations, group therapy if needed and/or in inclusive classrooms.
Develop positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents.