The Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a highly professional and experienced occupational therapist to deliver school-based services to students in districts in the Southern Oregon region. The therapist will provide consultation and training to school staff, evaluation of student eligibility, progress and needs, recommendation and adjustment of equipment, input toward IEP development, and physical therapy treatments typically provided to students with motor impairments.
The occupational therapist will become part of the SOESD’s OI (Orthopedic Impairment) team – a team of OTs and PTs that serve schools and students across Southern Oregon. The team works collaboratively to develop curriculum and programs that enhance the learning experience and opportunity of students who experience disabilities. Often, a PT and OT will collaborate to provide comprehensive orthopedic services to individuals or groups of students. Members of the SOESD OI team are provided regular training and support which results in knowledgeable, competent therapist who are valued and appreciated by school staff, parents and the community.
The position is in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. This position will serve the Grants Pass area. The area abounds with culture, ideal weather, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of living in a vibrant community. If you are passionate about providing school-based physical therapy services, are a collaborative team player, and are looking for a wonderful place to live, this may be your dream job!
POSITION GOAL: Plan, implement and monitor therapy services for appropriately identified students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assess and diagnose student's educationally related therapy needs.
2. Instruct/demonstrate therapy/treatment programs to individual students and/or educational staff.
3. Write, alter, review, update, and pre/post test treatment/instructional therapy programs.
4. Coordinate therapy services for students with resource people, agencies, and/or others.
5. Coordinate and/or provide direct parent training.
6. Develop schedule of services to students and disseminate.
7. Train school personnel to implement therapy programs.
8. Plan and present inservice to school personnel and parents, and be a resource for information.
9. Select and complete growth objectives.
10. Assist in parent education in providing knowledge of unique educational needs.
11. Participate in assigned staff school meetings and inservices.
12. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
13. Represent program/ESD with colleagues and community.
14. Interact and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
15. Schedule and conduct needed student staffings.
16. Implement and maintain student records and forms.
17. Prepare and maintain materials and equipment.
18. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
19. Perform job related tasks as designated by supervisor/coordinator.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES
1. License to practice therapy in the State of Oregon.
2. Experience working with developmentally delayed children.
3. School based service preferred.
Any equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education, or degree, deemed by the district, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.
SOESD Benefits:
Southern Oregon ESD contributes payments for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees. Employer-paid PERS, 9 paid holidays, a generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $1815.00 per month (family coverage)
Options:
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
American Fidelity
Mercy Flights Membership
Retirement:
PERS - Public Employee Retirement System
Southern Oregon ESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
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LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days School Calendar year
SALARY: $56,964 to $98,865 for 2024-2025 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor
If interested in seeking employment at Southern Oregon ESD, please apply directly by visiting our website at http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/ openings and look for posting #1906.
Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.
