Itinerant Occupational Therapist (111)

less thanul>less thanli>Position Type:ii SERRC/Special Educationless than/li>less thanli>Location:ii Variousless than/li>less than/ul>less thanbr>Description:iless thanp>The Itinerant Occupational Therapist (OT) performs screenings and evaluations of fine motor and sensory supports for children (3-21), provides related services to support the educational programs of students who qualify for special education services to enable them to meet their IEP goals and objectives.iless than/p>iless thanp>The OT is expected to recommend services, environmental adaptations and /or modifications as well as the staff training needed to manage studentsi fine motor and sensory needs to support their educational programs.iless than/p>iConsultation and collaboration with assigned district educational personnel is an essential component of the occupational therapistis responsibilities. Extensive travel to school sites throughout Alaska is required, often to remote communities by small plane.less thanbr>iReports to: Special Education Program Administratorless thanbr>iJob Term: Full or Part-timeless thanbr>less thanbr>Position Duties:iless thanbr>iless thanul>less thanli>Evaluate and assess student's needs, performance, and abilities with accuracy.less than/li>less thanli>Prepare comprehensive reports including: summary and interpretation of evaluation results; recommendation for eligibility for occupational therapy services according to Alaska Special Education Handbook; recommended activities for student progress; and suggested IEP goals and objectives, where appropriate.less than/li>less thanli>Develop therapeutic programs, provide support, and train district staff to assist students in achieving their IEP goals and objectives.less than/li>less thanli>Provide recommendations, interventions, and technical assistance to district staff based on interpretations of assessment findings.less than/li>less thanli>Support district staff with knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies related to the special education program.less than/li>less thanli>Seek out and participate in professional growth opportunities.less than/li>less thanli>Coordinate with districts to make arrangements for site visits, including making travel arrangements and housing accommodations as needed.less than/li>less thanli>Submit required paperwork (Travel Authorizations, Travel Expense Reports, Report of Services, Studentiless than/li>less thanli>Reports, Time Sheets, etc.) within the expected timeline.less than/li>less thanli>Communicate regularly with Special Education Program Administrator and Special Education Administrative Assistant.less than/li>less thanli>Represent SERRC professionally in local communities.less than/li>less thanli>Assist in the promotion of and recruitment for SERRC programs.less than/li>less thanli>Travel is required to perform job duties.less than/li>less than/ul>less thanbr>less thanbr>less thanbr>SERRC is an EOE.