Constellation Schools - Occupational Therapist (Cleveland)

About this role

About the Team

Constellation Schools are seeking a highly-qualified Occupational Therapist in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Occupational Therapist assesses students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying environment barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement; and providing direction to appropriate personnel.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include:

• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives.

• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining and developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or curriculum access.

• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.

• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating services.

• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students’ motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provides direction to Educational Assistants to ensure program objectives are achieved.

• Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate technology and assistive equipment.

• Interprets medical and academic reports in order to ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.

• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.

• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. training, workshops, seminars, IEPs, team meetings, etc.).

• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, evaluations, reports, etc.)

• Provides direct occupational therapy services for the purpose of developing students’ daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.

• May provide services at multiple work…