Connections Academy

Part Time Occupational Therapist

Connections Academy

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Colorado • Minnesota • United States

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About the role

  • Provide high quality, direct occupational therapy services to assigned students in accordance with the student’s mandated IEP and service goals
  • Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluations of all students’ occupational therapy needs using documented best practices
  • Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and individualized education plans
  • Log all student interactions within the EMS platform including detailed therapy notes that follow Medicaid guidelines
  • Serve as an IEP team member by attending meetings and submitting paperwork as needed to maintain compliance with federal, state and school guidelines
  • Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with occupational therapy needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met
  • Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with occupational therapy needs and potential learning issues
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited institution
  • NBCOT Certification
  • Valid Board and/or Department of Education License for Occupational Therapy for your state of residence and the state you will be assigned to work in
  • Ability to obtain and maintain multiple required state certifications and clearances as assigned
  • 2+ years' experience in K-12 school setting
  • Strong technology skills
  • High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Flexibility in work hours (but they must be during school hours – from 8 am to 8 pm)
Benefits
  • Sign-on bonus of $2,000, payable in two equal installments of $1,000 each
  • Flexible work environment including work from home
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
occupational therapyevaluationsindividualized education planstherapy notesIEP compliancescreeningsbest practicesspecialized instructiondata managementMedicaid guidelines
Soft Skills
communication skillsflexibilityindependencecollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilitytime managementteamwork
Certifications
Master's Degree in Occupational TherapyNBCOT CertificationBoard License for Occupational TherapyDepartment of Education License