Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Licensed Occupational Therapist, .6 FTE.  Position includes full benefits and begins ASAP.

Job Title:  Licensed Occupational Therapist            Pay Grade:  Student Service Provider Schedule

Job Family: Student Service Provider                   FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department: Student Services                            Prepared Date: December 12, 2016

Typical Work Year:  187 Days – Calendar to be set with supervisor

SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist will assess and provide intervention to ensure student success and promote an exemplary education program fostering achievement for all students. Develops and promotes good relations among the school community: parents, staff, administration and other community members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide consultation to students, teachers, service providers, parents and administrators regarding IEP goals and services to meet those goals.
• Deliver interventions in all areas of motor development to identified students.
• Assess and develop interventions in all areas of motor development (fine, gross, sensory-motor).
• Support team members in providing data-driven interventions integrated into the classroom routine.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: B.S. or M.S. in Occupational Therapy.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in working with children with disabilities preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license required. Hold a valid Colorado School Occupational Therapist License.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, organization and planning skills.
• Consultation skills
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities
• Experience in data collection and data analysis
• Proficiency in using technology/assistive technology.
• Non-violent and physical intervention techniques
• Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Knowledge of first aid skills
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and District Policies, Superintendent’s policies and building/department procedures.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Microcomputers and general office equipment
• Microsoft Office applications
• Student Information Systems

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.