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Salary: $2000 / Week

Basic Function:

+ Provides occupational therapy and services that includes assessment, development Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and plans, and directs therapy to assist students in acquiring functional and independent life skills. Works with special education teams and provides consultation and training to school personnel and families.

Representative Duties:

+ Provides occupational therapy services to students by conducting assessments with the educational setting using an ecological model to determine level of need.

+ Develops educationally relevant goals that are part of the student’s educational program.

+ Evaluates student progress on individual IEP goals and revises goals as needed. Prepares reports of occupational assessments and progress.

+ Consults with parents and staff on occupational therapy interventions for students on site and through home programs. Attends IEP meetings as necessary to ensure that interventions blend with educational goals.

+ Coordinates occupational therapy services with student’s educational team.

+ Instructs multi disciplinary teams in occupational therapy, treatment approach, and instructional support on understanding, interpreting, and implementing intervention procedures.

+ Provides in-service training and continuing professional development to teachers and resource personnel. Promotes the need for occupational therapy services to teachers and administrators. Develops up-to-date best practices for therapy services.

+ Ensures that documentation of services is professional, efficient, and accountable, and in compliance with the policies of state and other agencies. Modifies and may design adaptive equipment that enhances students’ ability to access learning and technology. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Uses specialized computer-aided programs supporting diagnostic assessment.

Schedule: 3x days a week

Age: Pre-k

Site: Montecito area

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.