Bulletin 2528 Part time Elementary Occupational Therapist (.4 FTE) for the Braintree Public Schools at Braintree Public Schools

The Braintree Public Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist to work two full days per week at the elementary level to provide quality school-based occupational therapy services. 

Services may be provided in individual and group sessions in pull out and in inclusive settings.

Candidates must: 

• Complete an accredited Occupational Therapy program and ?eldwork resulting in licensure by the Allied Board of Health in Massachusetts 
• Maintain certi?cation as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certi?cation of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) 
• Demonstrate understanding of strategies to support ?ne motor, regulation, sensory strategies etc. for students with autism, developmental delays, speci?c learning disabilities, behavior disorders, complex medical pro?les, feeding disorders, etc. 
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate e?ectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members. 
• Show commitment to serving a diverse student population. 
• Dedication to on-going professional development and improvement of practice.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Complete thorough evaluations in the areas of muscle tone, range of motion/ mobility, orthopedic needs, movement analysis, perceptual/ ?ne motor skills, sensory motor processing, and functional skills of daily living 
• Develop and implement IEPs to meet the individual needs of the child that rovide appropriate Intervention and treatment
• Complete progress notes 
• Discharge planning and related documentation
• Communication/ collaboration between teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, families, and administrators. 
• Maintain professional clinical competency by attending CEU in-services and workshops. 
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or administrator.

Ideal candidates demonstrate:

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice 
• Knowledge of sensory integration theory and practice preferred 
• Knowledge of human development 
• Ability to articulate the role of occupational therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning, and treatment process 
• Ability to collect, present, and analyze data to inform practice and assess treatment outcomes 
• Ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of academic performance and school-based activities 
• Ability to recognize performance de?cits in the areas of personal care, student role/ interaction skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication 
• Skill in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, and interviews 
• Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relevant tasks and purposeful activities that support intervention goals