Come grow with us!
We are seeking passionate professionals to be a part of our initiative to build an excellent inclusive preschool and elementary school community. Bridges Public Charter School is growing into an elementary school program. Each year, we will add a grade level reaching capacity at 5th grade in 2017-2018. For school year 2015-2016, we are adding 3rd grade. Ideal candidates to join our school are energetic team players committed to providing high quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community.
Bridges Public Charter School Mission
Bridges Public Charter School’s mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all Students. Our child-focused and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to develop their academic and social-emotional skills to build a foundation for life-long learning.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Occupational Therapist
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services.
Provide quality school-based occupation therapy services, which includes but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication between teachers, teacher assistants, relater service providers, and families. A full-time position (11 month) working with students in the self-contained non-categorical classrooms and general education inclusion classrooms.
QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will:
Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by NBCOT and completion of all fieldwork requirements
Atleast 1-2 years of experience as an occupational therapist in an urban school setting with preschoolers and elementary aged children. More year of experience welcomed.
Certification as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Current District of Columbia license as a certified occupational therapist.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies for students with autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.
Be a strong classroom support.
Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
Be committed to their own learning.
Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Have a passion for urban public schools.
Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Knowledge of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice
Preferred knowledge in Sensory Integration theory and practices
Knowledge of human development throughout the life span
Ability to articulate the role of the occupational therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning, and intervention process
Ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan
Ability to recognize occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication
Skill in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, and interviews
Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relevant occupations and purposeful activities that support intervention goals
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Ability to maintain safe environments, equipment, and materials
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes
Willingness to be educated and trained for specific program implementation
Initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to positively interact and collaborate in a team environment
Complete thorough evaluation, including muscle tone, range of motion/mobility, orthopedic needs, movement analysis, perceptive/fine motor skills, sensory motor processing and functional activities of daily living.
Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home
Develop and implement IEPs to meet the individual needs of the child.
Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required.
Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification.
Responsible for timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, service tracker notes.
Maintain professional clinical competency by attending certified CEU in-services and workshops.
Other duties as assigned.
SALARY & BENEFITS Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Contracts will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume via email (jobs@bridgespcs.org) addressed to Keesha Blythe, Director of Student Support Services.
Bridges Public Charter School 1250 Taylor St. NW Washington, DC 20011 Fax (202) 545 – 0517
Emails submission should include in the subject line: “Occupational Therapist”
Application Process
The first round interview is the submission of written responses to questions provided to candidates via email. Candidates invited for a second round interview will have a phone interview. Candidates invited for the 3rd round interview will have an in-person interview. Candidates for teaching positions will lead a demonstration lesson with students as part of the 3rd round interview.