1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar

Location: Albany, OR

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

(salary information based on the 24-25 FY)

 

Application process

 

Applications are available at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/

 

A complete application consists of

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HR@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application. 

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT – Cascade Regional Inclusive Services
Classification: Licensed 190-day calendar
Reports to: Cascade Regional Inclusive Services Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


POSITION OVERVIEW

 

Our Occupational Therapy Assistants in the Cascade Regional Inclusive Services program work in tandem with the Occupational Therapists to maximize the impact of the invaluable supports we provide to students. As a member of Cascade Regional Inclusive Services, this position is a part of a dynamic team of professionals who support our district staff in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Our OTAs have the opportunity to provide a variety of delivery models across a wide range of ages including communities and home settings. OTAs collaborate with their colleagues on a multi-disciplinary approach to services for our most impacted students. This role is surrounded by specialists who support each other in our joint mission to help all students/children access their education in a meaningful and successful way, while learning from each other and growing as a professional.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Associate’s degree (AA) with a certificate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
2. Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board is required.
3. Two or more years of clinical experience in an educational or pediatric setting is preferred.
4. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
12. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds as well as ability to sit for extended periods of time in vehicle, desk and various sized school furniture.
13. Ability to occasionally bend, squat, twist, climb stairs and sit on the floor.
14. Ability to provide own transportation to school, preschools, community settings and homes in locations throughout a three county region.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.

1. Consult and collaborate regularly with supervising OT.
2. Maintain detailed records of treatment, observation and progress of each student’s functioning, abilities and use of adaptive equipment.
3. Display knowledge of, or is able to research etiology characteristics and prognosis of major handicapping conditions.
4. Display knowledge of normal developmental sequences and learning patterns in the areas of sensory, motor and psycho-social and cognitive development.
5. Provide occupational therapy services and interventions in the areas of fine motor, sensory processing, self-care and activities of daily living skills (including safe eating and dressing.)
6. Attend IFSP, IEP and other team meetings to assist the education team in the development of appropriate goals, objectives, modifications, accommodations, strategies and behavior plans for identified students on the caseload with the support of supervising OT.
7. Design, construct and adapt materials and equipment to effectively meet individual student learning needs as related to positioning, handwriting, keyboarding, feeding, sensory supports and communication.
8. Serve as a resource, consultant and trainer to provide suggestions, trainings and/or equipment for use by students, educators and/or families.
9. Assist specialists (OT, PT, SLP, Vision, etc.), families, and school staff with selection, procurement and use of relevant assistive technology.
10. Instructs education staff in appropriate body mechanics, positioning, handling and mobility needs of the student to support educational goals/program with support of supervising OT.
11. Synthesize and integrate clinical, educational and interpersonal issues regarding change, disabilities, grief and loss.
12. Participate in Medicaid billing process for school-based services as directed.

 

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

Health Insurance

 

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

Carriers offered are:

Retirement

Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Medical Appointment Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.

 

Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

 

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.