Regional Occupational Therapist

This position is part-time, 24 hours per week. 20 hours per week at Vista Charter Academy; 4 hours per week at Grand River Preparatory Academy.

School Information:

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Vista Charter Academy opened in 1996 and serves students Young 5-8. At Vista, you can connect passion with purpose.

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Why Choose Vista Charter Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• High quality professional development provided by NHA content specialists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new students enrolling in the program within 30 days after entering program if Occupational Therapy needs exist
• Use standardized tests, customized measures, and/or observation to evaluate the student in the areas of cognitive perceptual motor skills, motor coordination, psychosocial development, self-care, muscle strength and range of motion, postural reflexes, and needs for adaptive devices and prostheses
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness by observation, testing, and communication with family
• Utilize treatment procedures involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities
• Participate in MET and IEP process
• Utilize a team approach to planning and treatment with school personnel, families, physicians, and agencies
• Consult with teachers regarding occupational therapy goals for the classroom setting and support classroom goals in the therapy treatment program
• Provide training to appropriate individuals regarding effective methods to aid the student in the mainstream
• Demonstrate professionalism when dealing with confidential issues and materials
• Maintain file of caseload and keep Building Coordinator updated on changes
• Design/construct adaptive equipment and devices for the student and/or classroom
• Demonstrate willingness to keep updated on issues and research by pursuing professional development
• Maintain schedule and log progress toward goals for student's sessions
• Promote and participate in specific school projects such as screening programs, career days, etc.
• Attend parent/ teacher meetings (As necessary)
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications:

• American Occupational Therapy License
• Michigan: Occupational Therapist license issued by the Michigan Department of Education.

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