Job Description
Discipline: School Occupational Therapist
Location: Near Athens, GA
Hours
Per Week: Full time
– 37.5 hours per week
Caseload: K-12th Grade Students
Start
Date: 2024 – 2025
School Year
Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist
passionate about empowering students to thrive in their academic and personal
lives? Do you possess a deep understanding of the role of occupational therapy
in the educational setting? If so, Clarifi Staffing Solutions welcomes you to
join our team as a School Occupational Therapist for the 2024-2025 school year
near Athens, GA. We are committed to providing exceptional staffing solutions
to educational institutions, and we are seeking a talented individual to
support the diverse needs of students within the school community.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
As a School Occupational Therapist, you will play
a vital role in promoting independence, participation, and academic success
of students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting
assessments to evaluate students’ fine motor skills, sensory processing,
visual-motor integration, and activities of daily living. - Collaborating
with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement
individualized education plans (IEPs) that address students’ occupational
therapy needs. - Providing
direct occupational therapy services to students, including interventions
to improve motor coordination, handwriting, self-care skills, and sensory
regulation. - Designing
and implementing therapeutic activities and interventions to support
students’ functional abilities within the classroom and school
environment. - Monitoring
and documenting students’ progress towards goals and objectives, and
adjusting intervention plans as needed. - Providing
consultation and training to school staff on strategies to support
students’ sensory and motor needs. - Advocating
for the inclusion of occupational therapy services within the school
curriculum and promoting a positive school culture that values diversity
and inclusion.
Requirements
To excel in this role, candidates should meet the
following qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. - State
licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in
Georgia. - Experience
working with children and adolescents in a school or pediatric setting. - Strong
assessment and intervention skills, with a focus on evidence-based
practices in occupational therapy. - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams. - Commitment
to ongoing professional development and staying current with best
practices in occupational therapy. - Passion
for advocating for the needs of students with diverse abilities and
backgrounds.
Benefits
Benefits of Working with Clarifi
Staffing Solutions:
Joining Clarifi Staffing Solutions offers numerous
benefits, including:
- Competitive
salary and benefits package. - Opportunities
for professional growth and advancement. - Supportive
and collaborative work environment. - Access
to resources and training to enhance your skills and expertise. - The
opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and
contribute to their success.
At Clarifi, we value our employees and are
dedicated to supporting you in your role as a School Occupational Therapist.
Apply today to embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
Clarifi
Staffing Solutions
“Where passion meets staffing.”