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Job Summary:
This support position will be assigned to the Office of Special Services and report to the Director of Special Services. The position is part of our program for special needs students that require occupational therapy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of a group of special needs students;
Assists in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students, and modifications of instructional programs to meet individual student needs;
Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learning standards for special needs students in all curriculum areas;
Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior;
Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population;
Maintains student records, including special education reports, sensitive confidential records, behavioral data, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion;
Participates in child guidance discussions to plan appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student;
Participates in team and individual instructional planning;
Facilitates and participates in staff meetings, planning events, department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings;
Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
Competencies:
Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;
Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;
Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;
Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;
Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;
Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Valid Washington State ESA Certificate for Occupational Therapist required;
Valid Washington State Occupational Therapy License;
Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive relationships, possess a strong professional orientation and be willing to actively participate in a team environment;
Demonstrated successful experience with special education programs preferred;
Working knowledge of a variety of research-based effective instructional and behavior strategies, including an emphasis on skills aimed at assisting special needs students;
Strong coursework and background in evaluations, learning strategies, and behavior interventions;
Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate into job skills;
Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals;
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.
Job submission URL: https://southkitsapschooldistrict.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6327