Occupational Therapist
Public School of North Carolina
Matthews, NC
Sign-On Bonus

Occupational Therapist

Telra Institute is a charter school in Charlotte, NC focused on advanced learning. We are assembling a high-performing team to work in a novel educational model with a culture that values education and esteems educators. Candidates will find a supportive environment and opportunities to excel professionally, intellectually, and financially. As a sought-after employer, we prize top talent that wants to work with other top talent. Help your application stand out by completing our pre-assessment here: https://bit.ly/telraprospectives2024 Telra is growing and we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with students in grades K-9. An OT provides therapy services for eligible school students. Work involves evaluating students to determine need for occupational therapy; developing appropriate therapy programs, including routines for classroom and home adaptation; and providing therapy to students. Services include direct service and/or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed. Employee is responsible for documenting planning and treatment activities, preparing reports of students' progress, and consulting with parents and classroom teachers. Employee is also responsible for modifications of equipment and/or environment and in-service training. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Assesses students using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, clinical observations, and review of medical and educational reports to determine need for therapy intervention plan. * Develops and implements individualized therapy programs for qualifying students. * Documents screenings, evaluations, Individual Education Plans, progress reports, classroom/home programs and other data, as required. * Provides consultation with classroom teacher and other school staff regarding students optional function in the school environment. * Provides classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barriers. * Consults with parents and/or guardians regarding students' therapy programs. * Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs. * Provides in-service training to teachers and other school personnel, as needed, assists with education, orientation and preparation of receiving school staffs and students regarding issues, * Plans, orders and maintains departmental supplies and equipment; maintains records as required. * Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State Guidelines and school board policy. * Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Prior experience as an OT * Bachelor's degree PREFERRED SKILLS * Valid and Current OT licenses as required in the state Characteristics and capabilities of an ideal applicant * Attitude * Demonstrate knowledge about and passion for advanced learners and their education (in gifted programs or other rigorous courses of study) * Be humble and open to innovate in educational delivery with a commitment to continuous improvement * Commit to a culture of teamwork, transparency, high expectations * Have an attitude that is positive, thoughtful, passionate, articulate, motivating, and empowering with students and team members * Be a highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, and problem-solving self-starter * Professionalism * Demonstrate comfort with multi-tasking and energizing a team to execute * Display excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders * Be responsive and able to set and achieve audacious goals * Have high standards of professionalism for self and others * Technical literacy * Be computer savvy, with proficiency in the Microsoft suite * Be comfortable using technology for data analysis, instruction, and collaboration