This job posting is for the 2024-2025 School Year

Rio Rancho Public Schools- Special Services Department

Contract days to be determined

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (if degree completed prior to January 2007) or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (if degree completed after January 2007) from a regionally accredited college or university accredited in Occupational Therapy through the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Satisfied all requirements as set forth by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Licensure with the NM PED and Board of Examiners Licensure in New Mexico.

Essential job responsibilities:

Evaluates referred students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, perceptual motor skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs for adaptive devices and equipment. Works with all exceptionalities identified in accordance with state regulations. Participates in appropriate placement of students; develops and implements individual educational plans geared to the student’s physical and psychosocial needs and facilitate the student’s ability to function and adapt to the educational program.
Maintains working relationship with classroom teachers and parents to assure follow through of therapy goals in classroom and home;
Participates in meetings pertinent to the student’s therapy needs
Provides consultative services to teachers and parents pertaining to occupational therapy maintains documentation of student performance and progress in reaching treatment goals
Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be

required as scheduled by School Principal.

Application Procedure:

The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

An Equal Opportunity employer

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