APPLICANT POOL: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

To provide assistance to the Certified Occupational Therapist in occupational therapy services for students by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to occupational therapy.
• Assists in planning and implementing programs of therapy that helps students develop to their potential in gross motor, fine motor, perceptual, self-help skills and as much as possible, meets individuals needs, interest and abilities.
• Assists in guiding the learning process toward the achievement of individual educational program goals.
• Assist in assessing therapeutic progress of students on a regular basis.
• Assists in prescribes effective programs or assists in initiating referrals to appropriate agency personnel and provides progress reports as required.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff concerning students' physical therapy program and/or progress.
• Assist in selecting and requesting appropriate instructional materials and equipment and maintains required inventory records.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.

REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Valid New Mexico State Board of Education license in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Valid New Mexico Occupational Therapist Assistant, K-12 License.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with insurable driving record.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

CONTACT: Lisa Oliphant / Oliphant@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Salary Schedule A Please note: All salary verification for self-employed experience will need to be accompanied by a W-2 form in order to verify hours worked.
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