SWBN0248215-0000
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2022-09-29T00:00:00
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Evaluates the level of function of the student and plans an appropriate occupational therapy program; Instructs Occupational Therapy Assistant in the care of students, where applicable.Instructs in self-help activities such as basic skills of eating, dressing, personal grooming, toileting, mobility, object manipulation and communication.Assists student in developing appropriate visual motor skills to enhance eye-hand coordination.Plans program involving activities, such as practice in function, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills and activities of daily living for student to attain maximum independence within the educational setting.Works with student to enhance level of functioning in the areas of visual, auditory, somatosensory perception to improve academic performance;Uses activities to assist emotionally handicapped student to improve interpersonal relationships and encourage socially acceptable behavior; Evaluates students' progress and maintains appropriate documentation;Completes appropriate IEP documents on all students involved in therapy; Participates in the educational planning and placement meetings for students being considered for occupational therapy services; Serves as the liaison with referral sources (i.e.: medical clinics, community agencies); Instructs student, faculty and family in the dynamics of the program, so all will understand the goal of the therapy; QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
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SWBOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Contract