Summary

Licensed Staff | Special Education | District Wide | Available: January | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Occupational Therapist provides services to children with special needs, ages birth through 21, in order for them to benefit from their program of special education instruction.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services as specified in each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.  

  • Consults with teachers, school administrators, parents and others as appropriate, regarding students’ fine motor development.

  • Assesses the fine motor skills including the environmental accessibility of students referred for a special education evaluation.  Helps determine the need for environmental adaptations and occupational therapy.

  • Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.

  • Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the motor functioning of students.

  • Maintains accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.

  • Supports parents of children with disabilities in understanding the role of occupational therapy services in schools and how to access school or community resources.

  • Adapts, modifies or recommends specialized equipment to facilitate student performance.

  • Supports classroom personnel to effectively use classroom based technology and assistive technologies to facilitate student success.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
     

Position Requirements :

  • Must be a Minnesota State Department of Health certified Occupational Therapist with a graduate degree in occupational therapy with moderate experience as an occupational therapist.

Albert Lea Area Schools offers…

 

  • Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
  • New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
  • Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework
  • Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

 

Competitive Salary and Benefits.  More detailed information can be found at our website: https://www.alschools.org/df/hr/career-opportunities

 

  •     Medical, Dental, Vision
  •     VEBA Annual Contribution
  •     Access to Well at Work Clinic and HealthiestYou 
  •     Life Insurance
  •     403b

 

Albert Lea Area Schools…

 

Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.

 

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