Special Education OT/PT Paraprofessional

Therapy Assistant

Under the supervision of the Occupational and Physical Therapy staff, provide direct service to students in gross motor, fine motor and sensory motor areas to meet the motor services on the IEP. Provide PT recommended interventions for gross motor needs in various areas of the school environment, including: class, hallways, recess and during PE and Adapted PE. Provide OT recommended interventions for handwriting and/or other fine motor needs in resource, classrooms, lunchroom or other areas of the school. Assist therapists in equipment management, cleaning, repair and inventory, tracking use and informing therapists when items need to be ordered. Document interventions according to therapists' directions. Must be fluent in computer programs: excel spreadsheets, drop box or similar file sharing, word. Overall understanding in use of iPads and tablets for documentation and student interventions. Provide own transportation and be willing to travel district wide. Mileage reimbursement is provided. Must be flexible with schedule and routines, willing to alter location, types of interventions and timing as needed to provide services. Eager to learn and willing to read suggested articles and/or books. Experience with managing challenging behaviors and ways to engage students in learning in a fun and interactive way is valued. Ability to move, bend, lift and get on and off the floor when working on interventions with students. Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Contract: Part-Time, 29 hours/week 177 days per year.