H2 Performance Consulting · 10 hours ago
Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)
H2 Performance Consulting is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services to special education students. The role involves performing evaluations, collaborating with school staff, and maintaining Individual Education Plans in accordance with state regulations.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT
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
Shall be a United States citizen