Occupational Therapist

• Knowledge of disabling conditions and their effects on sensory, motor, psychological, and cognitive/academic development of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of local, federal and state regulations, procedures and timeliness pertaining to the provision of occupational therapy services in the school setting.
• Knowledge of evidenced based practice, treatment procedures and research relevant to providing therapy services in the school setting.
• Ability to select, administer, and interpret appropriate assessment instruments relevant to the school setting, taking into consideration the student's age, educational needs, and developmental level.
• Ability to assess school functional performance of students with disabilities.
• Ability to engage in consensus decision making as an IEP team member.
• Ability to plan and implement intervention strategies compatible with classroom learning, using direct and indirect service delivery models.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written language with educational personnel, administrators, parents, and community members.
• Ability to form educationally relevant goals based on assessment and intervention results.
• Ability to evaluate and modify goals based on educational outcomes.
• Provide services to special education students determined eligible through the IEP process.
• Direct therapy services aimed at prevention of secondary impairments associated with the student's disability.
• Develop compensatory motor skills.
• Provide recommendations to be carried out in the classroom.
• Assess student's progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide supervision to qualified C.O.T.A. (Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant) providing services in the schools.
• Conduct educationally relevant assessment of students referred through the special education process.
• Participate in program planning for individual students.
• Demonstration of the ability to delegate tasks and manage caseload.
• Conduct evaluations as required for identification of eligibility and maintenance of occupational therapy services, as appropriate.
• Interpret the results of evaluations and summarize the findings in an educationally relevant written report.
• Serve as a member of the IEP team in determining need for services.
• Provide information to the IEP team to assist in the IEPdevelopment process for initial, annual, and triennial meetings within legal federal and state timelines
• Involve parents in the IEP team process, the decision making and delivery of services.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

• NM PED Occupational Therapist K-12 license (903)
• Board certification by the State of NM Occupational Therapy

• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
• Good communication skills and customer service skills

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed 
• Extended work hours, on occasion

• Exempt