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Job description: Foundations was founded by a Speech Language Pathologist and is an experienced resource, utilized by Arizona school districts, making available highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers. Employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the student’s needs, as well as assist districts to maintain compliance with requirements. We aspire to obtain dedicated and energetic professionals so that we can continue to help all students grow and learn in the educational setting. If this sounds like you too, we'd love to hear from you! Consider joining our team for the 2024-2025 School year.
*Must be an Arizona Certified Occupational Therapist
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed in the State of Arizona by the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Successful experience in K-8 schools
- Spanish speaking/bilingual ability preferred
- Experience in language development of non-native English speakers
JOB GOAL:
To develop, plan and implement appropriate occupational therapy based therapeutic programs and improve the school educational experience of the students in our partner District.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain attendance and hourly contact records
- Observation, screening, evaluation, and consultation for students who require or may require OT services
- Write transdisciplinary goals and objectives
- Maintain effective working relationships with other special education personnel as well as regular education personnel and parents
- Provide direct services to students
- Provide services in collaborative model
- Expertise with Augmentative Devices
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments.
- Demonstrates knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
- Supports school and district mission and vision.
- Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
- Establishes rapport with peers and parents.
- Seeks opportunities to demonstrate leadership.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an Occupational Therapy program
- Current license as an Occupational Therapist in AZ
- School Experience Preferred
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Litchfield Park, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person