Expatiate Communication Inc - School Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) - Los Angeles, CA
Expatiate Communications is a boutique Special Education management firm with unparalleled expertise in special education. We provide innovative solutions for the most challenging and complex special education issues facing school districts, ESAs/COEs, and State educational agencies, providing staff and technology solutions.
Description
The Occupational Therapist provides treatment to special needs students’ educational programs. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for determining specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction, determining students’ level of functioning relative to their age and education placement, as well as motor skills, sensory-motor integration, self-care, and activities of daily living.
$50.00 - $100.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Assess students within their educational settings, using an ecological model of assessment to determine the student’s needs.
- Provide treatment, program consultation, and environmental modifications for students with disabilities to improve student function.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including but not limited to: students, parents, teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, adapted physical education teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, and speech pathologists.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education in California, particularly as they pertain to the delivery of occupational therapy services.
- Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program; evaluate the efficacy of the established program and make modifications within the framework.
- Provide interpretation and summaries of assessment reports to families; recommend appropriate activities and materials designed to support motor goals in the home.
- Maintain timely and accurate student records and reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of child growth and development.
- Understanding of California Laws, codes and regulations relative to occupational therapy.
Knowledge, Skill & Other Requirements
- State Board Certified Occupational Therapist License; required.
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
- Must be legally eligible to work in California.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons. Expatiate Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. Expatiate Communications considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
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