Occupational Therapist - ESY Summer School - Integrated Services

Information specific to this position: 

Position has the possiblity of being full or part time. Position is covering a leave starting in January 2024. This position will be posted until filled.

Percentage: Varies

Duration of position: Varied, covering a leave

Benefits include: PERA retirement

Will be paid the long-term substitute rate of $185.00/day 

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position if selected, will retain contract status. 

 
Must have a valid Colorado Special Services License with appropriate endorsement. 

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Job Description:

Responsible for assessing and providing occupational therapy for students ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade and encouraging functional independence and participation within the learning environment. Provide therapy based on student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP)

Job Tasks:

1. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a. Individual, measurable, long-term, and short-term objectives based on student identified needs. b. Effective working schedule. c. Appropriate use of assigned aide/volunteers or OT students. 

2. Apply therapy techniques, strategies, and intervention to enhance/motivate students to meet IEP goals and objectives and evaluate student performance based on IEPs. 

3. Maintain necessary documentation of student performance and write clear and concise diagnostic results. 

4. Provide: a. And maintain student involvement during instruction and establish expectations for appropriate behavior. b. Assistance with self-help skills, foundational gross motor skills, mobility skills, posture, and positioning, as well as recreational skills for age-appropriate play. 

5. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students. 

6. Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed. 

7. Collaborate: a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes. b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions. 

8. Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the student’s education. c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence. 

9. Participate in: a. Multi-disciplinary diagnostic and placement teams. b. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions. c. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. d. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. e. Professional growth opportunities. 

10. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

11. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org