KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of occupational therapy.
- Considerable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy.
- Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of occupational therapy and general medicine.
- Considerable knowledge of feeding issues such as food consistency, oral motor functioning, adaptive equipment and specific feeding techniques.
- General knowledge of the principles of organization.
- Skill in adapting or designing equipment for individual needs.
- Skill in administering treatment.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct on-the-job training and continuing education for a variety of individuals.
- Ability to provide required occupational therapy services.
- Ability to implement individualized programs.
- Ability to accurately document sessions.
- Ability to train others in simple therapy principles.
- Ability to maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
- Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to collaborate with Occupational Therapist about student progress and challenges in therapy sessions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Implement individualized therapy programs designed by Occupational Therapist for qualifying students.
- Provides consultation with classroom teachers and other school staff regarding students'' optional function in the school environment.
- In collaboration with Occupational Therapist, provides classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barriers.
- Consults with Occupational Therapist regarding students' therapy programs.
- Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs.
- In collaboration with Occupational Therapist, provides in-service training to teachers and other school personnel, as needed, assists with education, orientation and preparation of receiving school staff and students regarding issues, concerns and information about "inclusion" of exceptional children.
- In collaboration with Occupational Therapist, orders and maintains departmental supplies and equipment; maintains records as required.
- Travels between locations where students require services.
- Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State Guidelines and school board policy.
- Performs other related work as required.
"The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District."
The Mosinee School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Employee-related requests regarding accommodations should be made to Greg Doverspike, Superintendent of Schools, 1000 High Street, Mosinee, WI 54455 at (715) 693-2530. Any other inquiries or complaints from students, parents, or residents of the district regarding discrimination in any of those areas mentioned above should be made to Greg Doverspike, Superintendent of Schools, 1000 High Street, Mosinee, WI 54455 at (715) 693-2530.