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Beacon High School
Walker/Beacon High School
Watertown, Massachusetts
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Job Description
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Full Time OT at Walker School in Needham
Part Time OT for Walker Beacon in Watertown
Summary of position: The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services to students with OT development impairments, consultation to teachers, parents and other professionals, and diagnostic services.
Education and Licensure
Required: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Certification
Experience
Required: Experience working with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities
Preferred: 1 year experience
Essential functions:
1.Provide focused Occupational Therapy interventions to students in 1:1 settings and/or small groups.
2.Consult with teachers on OT needs of students with sensory needs and on ways of leading groups.
3.Consult with parents directly and through clinical staff on OT difficulties of individual students.
4.Provide in-service education to teachers, clinicians and milieu counselors on occupational therapy difficulties, diagnostics, and remediation.
5.Conduct annual pre-testing and post-testing in OT development for students who have OT services on their IEP.
8.Screen intake/admission materials to determine OT and sensory needs of incoming students.
9.Provide formal and informal Occupational Therapy diagnostic assessment as requested and approved by LEAs and parent(s).
10.Document client performance; write timely progress notes for Quarterly Progress reports.
11.Organize, monitor and maintain occupational therapy materials and testing supplies.
12.Write full assessment reports/sensory profile based on diagnostic results.
13.Attend TEAM meetings, IEP meetings, and Clinical Conferences as needed.
14.Supervise Occupational Therapy assistants/interns as directed by the Principal; support assistant/intern in determining schedule, preparing materials/activities/lessons, monitoring progress of students).
15.Provide additional coverage to the school program as needed.
16.Participate fully in in-service training programs and staff meetings.
17.All other duties, as assigned .
- Job Categories : Special Education > Occupational Therapist
Student Services > Occupational Therapist
Location Description
Walker is a network of facilities and professionals that provides world-class mental health services, state-of-the-art special education, expert professional training and consultation, and child welfare advocacy.
Each year, Walker provides intensive services for hundreds of the most troubled children, youth and families. Walker’s multidisciplinary programs extend specialized therapeutic environments beyond our classrooms into family homes, public schools and community settings.
Professionals and students from across the nation find rewarding professional development and training opportunities at Walker. As a center for innovation in child welfare, special education and children’s mental health, Walker has earned national and international recognition.
Walker brings its mission to the world through professional dialogue and publication, and by providing leadership and advocacy on behalf of children, youth and families everywhere. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walker/Beacon High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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