Job Description:

Responsible for developing, planning and treating children with sensory and motor deficits to assist with learning and provides consultation to teachers and staff on strategies to improve students' sensory and motor abilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a lead, professional level classification responsible for leading the work of occupational therapy assistants and assisting with staff training; serving as a consultant to support interventions, accommodations and modifications in regular education; completing
screenings and evaluations; preparing assessment reports; interpreting finding to parents, IEP teams and instructional staff; developing and recommending treatment plans for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District’s needs.

* In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.

• Participates as a consultant in the intervention and pre-referral process to generate and
support interventions, accommodations, and modifications in regular education;

• Completes screening and evaluates as appropriate children referred for occupational
therapy;

• Prepares assessment reports for all students evaluated;

• Interprets evaluation findings to parents, IEP teams and instructional staff;

• Recommends and develops appropriate treatment plans for students recommended and
included in the occupational therapy program;

• Attends evaluation and IEP meetings of students evaluated and on caseload;

• Participates in the development of individual education plans for students with disabilities
who require occupational therapy as a support service;

• Designs and implements activities to support a student in meeting the goals of his or her
IEP;

• Reevaluates the treatment plans on a regular basis;

• Serves as a consultant to teachers in developing classroom programs, selecting
appropriate equipment and materials to enhance students’ sensory-motor functioning;

• Documents evaluation results, present levels of performance, IEP goals, treatment, and
quarterly progress reports in a timely manner;

• Recommends referrals to outside agencies as needed; and,

• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE
• Occupational therapy principles, practices and techniques.

• Perform algebra and/or geometry.

• Read technical information.

• Compose a variety of documents.

• Record keeping.

• Stages of child development.

SKILLS
• Scheduling activities, meeting, and/or events.

• Working independently with others.

• Performing occupational therapy services.

• Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment.

• Solving problems with data and equipment.

• Adapting to changing work priorities.

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,
supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information
and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent course of study leading to an Arizona Standard Degree in
Occupational Therapy and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of directlyrelated education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:
• Valid Arizona Occupational Therapist License.
• Occupational Therapy Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

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