This position is for the 2021-2022 School Year.

This posting will create a pool of applicants. As openings become available, these applications will be reviewed and considered for interview.

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:

• One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university
• Copy of Professional License

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An Equal Opportunity Employer