Occupational Therapist
Company: New Story Schools
Location: Mont Alto
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
New Story School is an educational organization comprised of
special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New
Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning
environment integrated with behavior support services for students
diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our
multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts
and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges
and creating new stories in their lives. Do you have a passion for
education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you
want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such
as 100% company-sponsored employee medical coverage, tuition
reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?New Story
Schools in Carlisle, PA seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to
provide services to students as indicated in the Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) and serve as a multidisciplinary team member.
The Occupational Therapist will promote the development and
functioning of the student's fine motor, perceptual, and self-care
skills. The starting salary is based on experience. A valid PA
Occupational Therapist professional license and certification from
NBCOT are required. RESPONSIBILITIES --- Plan, administer, and
interpret appropriate testing to gather data for the development
and/or revision of the IEP. --- Develop and implement
individualized IEP goals and objectives aiming to promote fine
motor, perceptual motor, self-care, sensory integrative skills, and
play activities, as well as neuromuscular function. --- Monitor and
revise IEP goals and objectives as needed and communicate with all
team members to ensure theeffectiveness of services provided.---
Work collaboratively with other members of the student's
multidisciplinary team, other related service professionals, school
district personnel, outside service providers, and the student's
family to design and implement appropriate services.--- Demonstrate
appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques,
including knowledge of student privileges and responsibilities.---
Complete weekly reports and provide this information to teachers
and parents/guardians. --- Adhere to deadlines for submission of
IEP goals/objectives, Progress Reports, Re-evaluation reports, and
any other paperwork required by the state or school district.---
Attend multidisciplinary team and IEP meetings and other meetings
as assigned.--- Utilize verbal non-violent crisis intervention
techniques as needed. BENEFITS Eligible New Story Employees will
receive competitive pay and benefits including:
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