The Occupational Therapist will work across multiple (2-3) Rocketship school sites under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Occupational Therapy. Rocketship Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high-quality programming for students, particularly those with disabilities.
The salary range for this position starts at $77,250.
Essential Functions:
- Lead specialized evaluations related to sensory-motor development; write quality, compliant evaluation reports
- Develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) present levels and recommendations for goals, objectives, supplementary aids, and services
- Attend IEP meetings; present evaluation findings; present information regarding student present levels and progress; recommend educationally relevant goals, services, and supports driven by student needs; collaborate with IEP teams to assist in finalizing the student’s plan
- Attend 504 meetings; present evaluation findings and information regarding student present levels; recommend supports driven by student needs; collaborate with 504 teams to assist in finalizing the student’s plan
- Develop appropriate, evidence-based intervention plans and provide high-quality, effective occupational therapy services;
- Assist in the implementation of evaluation/IEP/504 recommendations as needed
- Work with parents to build knowledge of disability and inclusive support for students with disabilities
- Assist in providing in-service training to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals
- Provide consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special education programs and supports under the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), as appropriate
- Assist in coordinating, communicating and seeking consultation with community agencies as appropriate
- Provide support and guidance to the organization as a member of the ISE Network Support Team
- Maintain a compliant practice and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator
Required Qualifications:
- Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited four year college or university and have a valid license of proficiency in occupational therapy services issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
- Experience working with individuals with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Embrace the mission of Rocketship Education
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still evolving
- Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks: maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and compliance deadlines.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments as you will be required to travel from site to site to work with students and faculty at all sites
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience working with elementary-age students
