Occupational Therapist

Advanced Education Centers has a contracted OT position available in the Brick Township Public Schools

Full time 10/14 - 12/16

Job description

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Advanced Education Centers is currently searching for a highly qualified Occupational Therapist for Brick Township Public Schools 

Job duties:

• Provide specialized professional therapy, evaluations, and remediation for a variety of fine and gross motor disorders and/ or delays
• Develop goals and objectives for intervention deemed appropriate for each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). The OT will be expected to provide specialized professional therapy during the entire year as outlined in each student's IEP with the understanding that the goal of the school based Occupational Therapy is to support and maximize educational participation in class.
• The OT will also be expected to perform evaluations including observation of the student in school settings, and home settings, if required. Formal reports are written based on standardized testing and observation. The OT will also review reports from other OT's and make recommendations based on the report. When deemed appropriate provide informal appraisals of student needs as a member of the IEP Team and / or I& RS Committee.
• The OT may be needed to provide direct or consultative services. Direct services include individual, small group sessions or integrated in-class activities, Consultative services include but are not limited to observation of student, review of work samples, consultation with parents and teachers, and participation in meetings and as needed, recommend equipment / materials and obtain measurements for equipment in a timely manner to assist the district in obtaining competitive quotes for necessary specialized equipment / materials.
• The OT may be required to participate in the district's parent/ teacher conferences, applicable parent clinics and / or offer professional development training.

Qualifications:

Must hold a valid, current New Jersey Department of Education Standard Occupational Therapy Certification'

Compensation

Hourly compensation based on experience

1099 or W-2 options

PTO

optional 401K program
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