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Job #3040

Position Title:                                                             Position Location:

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant              Riverview School District

(6 hrs/day; 2 days/wk)

 

Position Reports to:                                                   Position Start Date:

Christy Cortner, Director of Special Services                       2006-07 School Year

 

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist administers therapy to students.  Follows the primary OTR’s screening/evaluation, treatment plans and goals.  Maintains current written records on each student served.

 

Major Responsibilities:

1.         Implement treatment programs with individual and small groups of students as directed by the Occupational Therapist, including:

            a.  gross and fine motor strengthening programs and development activities

            b.  computer keyboarding and other computer activities

            c.  activities of daily living, i.e., dressing, feeding, toileting programs

            d.  range of motion

            e.  general conditioning

            f.  physical education/recreational/playground activities

            g.  ambulation, gait training, transfers and wheelchair mobility

            h.  material preparation and set-up

            i.  assisting in classroom sessions during therapy time

2.         Keep record of therapy sessions, progress notes and other documentation as required

3.         Fabricate, assemble, repair and adapt equipment for special needs

4.         Assist in monitoring the maintenance, cleanliness & working condition of theory equipment

5.         Attend staff meetings, department in-services, & other meetings as they relate to caseload

6.         Attend staff development/professional seminars/meetings to upgrade/maintain skills          

7.         Communicate effectively with staff and parents

8.         Relate to the student’s physical and emotional needs

9.         Contribute judgment and interpret student response to prescribed therapy interventions

10.        Possess a working knowledge of special education laws and district policies

11.        Develop a functional relationship with OTR

 

Qualifications:

1.         Current State of Washington Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license

2.         Valid registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association

3.         Associate Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

4.         Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff and parents

5.         Ability to participate effectively within a team setting

6.         Ability to be attentive to detail

7.         Ability to flexible and work under a variety of pressures

8.         Ability to safely lift primary through secondary age student (above 50 lbs with assistance)

9.         Ability to provide own transportation between work sites

10.               Current CPR and First Aid card                                                            


Other desired Characteristics:

1.         Experience with pediatrics                                            

 

Requirements:

1.         All District employees shall undergo criminal records check including a fingerprint check by

            both the State Patrol and FBI.

2.                   All District employees shall sign an Authorization and Release of Information form relating to prior school district employment.                                                                

 

Conditions of employment:

 

Work Year:       School Year   181 days plus 9 paid holidays

Work Day:        6 hrs/day; 2 days/week

Salary:              Per PSE salary schedule

 

Application procedure:

Applications may be obtained from and returned to the Personnel Office (425) 844-4500.  Address any questions to Personnel Office.  Office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM weekdays.

 

The following materials must be received by the application deadline:

            1.         Completed application form

            2.         Resume

            3.         Letter of interest for specific open position

            4.         Current letter(s) of recommendation

 

All application materials will be reviewed and screened.  Those applicants judged to most nearly meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the district for an interview.  Selection of the successful candidate will be made following interviews.

 

Selection timetable:

June 20, 2006                                                                Position Opening Announced

Open Until Filled                                                           Deadline for applications

 

Candidates will be notified of their status after the position has been filled.

 

In the event the person hired leaves for any reason during their first sixty days, the district may fill the vacancy from the field of applicants for this position.  Riverview School District will consider applications from individuals wishing to share a position.

 

Location of district:

Riverview School District is located thirty minutes from Seattle in east King County.  Nestled in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, the district schools are easily accessible to Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, and other eastside neighborhoods.

 

THE RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, INCLUDING GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY. INQUIRIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE AND/OR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ANTHONY SMITH, AND/OR SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, JOHN MARK, AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.  RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

 

For information on other jobs in our district, visit our website at www.riverview.wednet.edu.