Job Information
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Occupational Therapist 2024-25 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Occupational Therapist 2024-25 JobID: 285
Position Type:
Professional/Contracted/ Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
4/1/2024
Location:
Grant Wood AEA
Closing Date:
open until filled
Every child deserves a voice, you can be the professional to help them find it.
Grant Wood AEA has been named one of Iowa’s top workplaces 10 years in a row and is nationally known as one of the best intermediate service delivery systems for schools.
Its innovative structure and integrated system of service delivery is widely respected by school leaders across the entire United States.
Grant Wood AEA has an Occupational Therapist- Early ACCESS B-3 position to be available for the upcoming 2024-25 school year to start in August.
Job Summary
Your work as an Occupational Therapist includes self-care skills, fine and visual motor skills, behavior, accessibility, positioning, vocational skills and social skills.
Grant Wood AEA OT staff also work with educators to develop strategies, accommodations, and modifications for students receiving general education and special education services. If you value inclusivity, service, integrity, and community, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
Serves as liaison among AEA, district building(s), families and community and collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
Models, implements and assesses strategies related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs to enhance educational programming for all learners.
Interprets assessment/evaluation data to develop and implement appropriate intervention plans to enable students to participate in their educational environment. Reassesses and modifies intervention plans as necessary.
Provides consultative, integrative, and direct services identified in the IEP/IFSP to enable students to participate in their educational program.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed in Occupational Therapy by the State of Iowa Department of Public Health.
Authorized by IA Board of Educational Examiners.
To appy and learn more about working with Grant Wood Area Education Agency. Visit our website gwaea.org
Posting will remain open until filled.
EOE/AA