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Position range in Missouri $56k - $70k Per Year
COTA - 2025-2026
St. Joseph School District
Occupation: Occupational Therapy Assistants
Location: Saint Joseph, MO - 64506
Positions available: 1
Job #: 700
Source: St. Joseph School District
Posted: 5/13/2025
Web Site: www.sjsd.k12.mo.us
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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Work Onsite
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Schedule
Full Time
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Qualifications:
Required: License issued by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. Have or able to obtain a MO NPI (National Provider Identifier) Number.
FLSA: Non - Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Director of Special Programs or Designee
Terms of Employment: 9 Month
Eligible for emergency telework: Yes
Purpose: Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
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Essential Job Functions:
* Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
* To telework when requested by the District.
* Participates in direct service billing for Medicaid.
* Adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
* Preparing and maintain accurate records.
* Being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; displaying tact and courtesy.
* Being empathetic and nonjudgmental; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with students.
* Provide therapy services, treatment, through direct, collaborative, and consultative sessions.
* Develop treatment plans according to IEP goals in OT related areas, such as motor skills, visual motor skills, self-care skills, sensory processing, etc.
* Consult with staff and parents regarding OT treatment techniques and materials needed for IEP goal attainment.
* Assist teachers, parents and other IEP team members to understand OT goals and how to implement skills and strategies in other relevant contexts. .
* Analyze student progress and document outcomes on progress reports.
* Determine the need for adaptive equipment and order any necessary equipment.
* Participate in eligibility, IEP and Review of Existing Information meetings. Consult with IEP team members regarding topics such as drafts IEP, students' strengths, current function, proposed goals and treatment services changes.
* Collaborate with special education teachers regarding proposed changes to IEP goals/benchmarks.
* Provide professional courtesy services for students who do not require an IEP or 504 plan, but have deficits in OT related areas and would benefit from consolation, collaboration and strategies.
* Communicate with staff and parents through emails and calls so that all relevant parties remain apprised of treatment goals, meetings and progress.
* Attend Early Childhood Special Education transition meetings, as appropriate.
* Attend professional development seminars and complete all required continuing education.
* Other assigned duties.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
EOE
Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.
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Position range in Missouri $56k - $70k Per Year
COTA - 2025-2026
St. Joseph School District
Occupation: Occupational Therapy Assistants
Location: Saint Joseph, MO - 64506
Positions available: 1
Job #: 700
Source: St. Joseph School District
Posted: 5/13/2025
Web Site: www.sjsd.k12.mo.us
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Schedule
Full Time
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Qualifications:
Required: License issued by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. Have or able to obtain a MO NPI (National Provider Identifier) Number.
FLSA: Non - Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Director of Special Programs or Designee
Terms of Employment: 9 Month
Eligible for emergency telework: Yes
Purpose: Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
------------
Essential Job Functions:
* Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
* To telework when requested by the District.
* Participates in direct service billing for Medicaid.
* Adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
* Preparing and maintain accurate records.
* Being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; displaying tact and courtesy.
* Being empathetic and nonjudgmental; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with students.
* Provide therapy services, treatment, through direct, collaborative, and consultative sessions.
* Develop treatment plans according to IEP goals in OT related areas, such as motor skills, visual motor skills, self-care skills, sensory processing, etc.
* Consult with staff and parents regarding OT treatment techniques and materials needed for IEP goal attainment.
* Assist teachers, parents and other IEP team members to understand OT goals and how to implement skills and strategies in other relevant contexts. .
* Analyze student progress and document outcomes on progress reports.
* Determine the need for adaptive equipment and order any necessary equipment.
* Participate in eligibility, IEP and Review of Existing Information meetings. Consult with IEP team members regarding topics such as drafts IEP, students' strengths, current function, proposed goals and treatment services changes.
* Collaborate with special education teachers regarding proposed changes to IEP goals/benchmarks.
* Provide professional courtesy services for students who do not require an IEP or 504 plan, but have deficits in OT related areas and would benefit from consolation, collaboration and strategies.
* Communicate with staff and parents through emails and calls so that all relevant parties remain apprised of treatment goals, meetings and progress.
* Attend Early Childhood Special Education transition meetings, as appropriate.
* Attend professional development seminars and complete all required continuing education.
* Other assigned duties.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
EOE
Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.
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Job ID: 484190040
Originally Posted on: 7/5/2025
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