Substitute Occupational Therapy Assistant

Title: Substitute Occupational Therapy Assistant

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants should possess the following:

• Certified and/or eligible for Wisconsin DPI license #O052.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information in a group setting.
• Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of special education record keeping, principles, practices, and procedures.
• Accountability to commitments, meetings, and therapy schedules.
• Flexibility regarding caseload distribution and travel and is willing to work to meet the needs of the district.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm to school based therapy practice and commitment to service philosophy.
• Ability to apply in-depth knowledge about current technology.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to analyze complicated special education needs & situations and provide sound advice and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In conjunction with supervising OT, provides direct therapy services to students with disabilities.
• Provides consultation and information to staff and parents.
• In conjunction with supervising OT, plans treatment program, supports OT relevant IEP goals, gives input as to supporting objectives.
• Determines treatment priorities, selects appropriate treatment media.
• Collaborates with staff regarding student progress and needs.
• Maintains daily therapy notes, treatment plans, enrollments, and progress notes.
• Communicates with OT/PT staff, school staff, and parents.
• Coordinates therapy schedule to ensure adequate coverage of district and students, with minimal impact to academic time.
• Travels between schools on a regular basis.

Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services

Employment Terms: Substitutes needed for the current school year. This is an on-call, position with no set hours. Pay will be $21.50 an hour. No benefits are associated with this position.

Application Deadline: Applicants are required to submit the District Application. The application is located on WECAN. Applicants can access WECAN at: https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ or via the School District of Holmen's website under "Employment". All applicants must submit an on-line application. Applications will be accepted throughout the school year.

The School District of Holmen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, handicap, creed, color, political affiliation, genetic information, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, or military service. The District encourages applications from all segments of the population.

Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.

An Equal Opportunity Employer