Occupational Therapist- Feed Team - 0.40 FTE (2 Openings) Temporary - Special Education Department

Posting Timeline

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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

SPECIAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT:

As a department, we are committed to reversing the trend of isolation and segregation of students with disabilities by ensuring all students have access to high quality instruction responsive to their needs and delivered by effective and culturally responsive educators within the Least Restrictive Environment. Our primary focus is to build capacity and to support staff members’ district wide to ensure effective instruction is the predictor of student outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist promotes the education of students with disabilities by providing screening, evaluation, intervention and consultative services. Provides information to, and establishes relationships with, educational personnel and community agencies regarding total program planning. Observes screens and evaluates students with sensory motor or physical disabilities to determine current level of performance, determines level of service, and drafts collaborative individual education program (IEP) goals and objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Observes, screens and evaluates students with sensory motor or physical disabilities to determine current level of performance, determines level of service, and drafts collaborative individual education program (IEP) goals and objectives.
2. Develops and implements direct, indirect and consultative services based on individual assessment results and planning intervention goals.
3. Adheres to established rules, regulations and laws, and works cooperatively to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
4. Establishes the procedures for implementing occupational therapy program and participates in the administration, management and maintenance/expansion of the occupational therapy program.
5. Provides information to develop and maintain support for the objective of occupational therapy services and establishes relationships with administrators, school personnel, parents and non-school agencies to facilitate the education of students with sensory motor/physical disabilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1.Bachelor's Degree
2.Must meet current certification requirements as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association and must be currently licensed by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

1.Master's Degree

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

- Position requires the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid Class C Oregon driver's license to drive to/from different locations.
- Work hours may include on- and off-campus evening and weekend activities and meetings and district, school and student functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an elementary, middle, K-8, Alternative and/or High School campus environment with extensive student, parent and public contact and frequent interruptions. Work hours may include on- and off-campus evening and weekend activities, meetings and district, school and student functions.

Hazards: Employees may be subject to temperature extremes, fumes, odors, dust and exposure to bodily fluids and blood.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a school classroom, playground and campus setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other classroom, library and business equipment; sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying school equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

Work Year: 193 days

Salary Range: $61,159 -$122,359 (Annual Salary based on 1.0 FTE)

FTE: 0.40

Benefits Information

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

For moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635