Instructor - Special Education jobs in West Virginia

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

TITLE:                           CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

LOCATION:                          Berkeley County Special Education Office

SALARY:                              Per the Berkeley County Schools’ Teacher Payscale with Years of experience and degree level

SUPERVISOR:                    Director or Assistant Superintendent of Special Education

EMPLOYMENT TERM:      200 days

Who We Are 

Located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C. in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Berkeley County is the fastest growing county in the state of West Virginia. Our close proximity to D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia makes Berkeley County an exciting place to live & learn.

Berkeley County Schools boasts a diverse population recognized statewide for great success in academics, the arts and athletics. With 4 high schools, 6 middle, 6 intermediate school, 16 elementary schools and a universal Pre-K program, our 32 schools serve a student population of more than 19,250 strong and growing. Our more than 2,000 employees __ including teachers, principals, office assistants, paraprofessionals, custodians, nutrition services staff, technology staff and administrators __ are committed to limitless learning opportunities and child-centered excellence!

We are looking for individuals passionate in their commitment to maximizing individual student performance. Make the choice to join our team and become a part of a collaborative, responsive culture committed to multiple pathways to grow and shape your career.

*Job Title Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
*Job Type Certified - Position - Other 

Job Type Description Summary

A vacancy exists for an occupational therapist or COTA to provide related occupational therapy services. Qualifications include a West Virginia license as a Qualified Occupational Therapist or a West Virginia license as a Qualified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

The successful applicant will provide occupational therapy services such as evaluations, screenings, treatment/IEP development, treatment implementation, discharge planning and COTA supervision utilizing the educational model of services. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please see below attached full job description for full listing of responsibilities and expectations.

Salary Schedule
Berkeley County Schools Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services Index based on degree level and years of experience.

Specialized Skills
Minimum of Bachelor degree from an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by NBCOT

Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy

Current license in good standing with the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy

Experience as an occupational therapist in a pediatric setting or school system preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicates, collaborates and cooperates with colleagues, multi-disciplinary team, supervisors, parents and students
• Completes thorough and comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation through a variety of methods: standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, interview, etc.
• Develops intervention plan based on the results of the evaluation, student needs and educational model
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to review evaluation results, provide recommendations as needed based on team discussions and develop individual education plans
• Provides direct occupational therapy services to students using evidence based practices and clinical judgement
• Provides consultative occupational therapy services to students, teachers and service personnel
• Modifies and adapts the educational environment to enhance a student’s educational performance based on student needs (i.e. assistive technology, staff training, environmental modifications, etc.)
• Reassesses student’s performance and effects of services provided and makes changes to treatment plan as needed
• Documents occupational therapy services provided efficiently and accurately.
• Assists in the development and implementation of all aspects of the occupational therapy program (i.e. prioritizing schedules, managing inventory of equipment and assessments, etc.)
• Adheres to federal and state legislation that affect occupational therapy practice
• Adheres to county/school system policies and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapy support personnel based on West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy guidelines.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of Bachelor degree from an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by NBCOT
• Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
• Current license in good standing with the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
• Experience as an occupational therapist in a pediatric setting or school system preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by supervisor.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.