SY 25/26 Occupational TherapistMcPherson USD 418 • www.mcpherson.com McPherson Special Education Cooperative has an opening for an Occupational Therapist beginning in August 2025.
Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required Education: Bachelors- Masters- Doctoral degree Certificate/License: Kansas Board of Healing Arts License Status: School Year Term – Benefit Eligible Salary: Certified Salary Schedule__Determined by qualifications and experience Location: McPherson County Special Education Cooperative Report to: McCSEC Director FSLA Classification: Exempt
Purpose Statement The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose(s) of supporting the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assessing students` functional physical development levels; planning and implementing appropriate therapeutic interventions to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; and providing recommendations for accessibility- program development- and student placement. Students are supported in being able to participate in their occupations within the school environment- including academic and non-academic areas across environments.
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills- Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple- technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy strategies; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information- write technical materials- and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; abnormal development and medical diagnoses related to special education funding categories; current OT therapeutic interventions; and pertinent codes- policies- regulations- and laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities- meetings- and/or events; gather- collate- and/or classify data; and use basic- job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities.
Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading- guiding- and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job`s functions. There is an opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job`s functions require the following physical demands:- occasional lifting and carrying up to seventy-five (75) pounds- frequent pushing- and/or pulling- some climbing and balancing- frequent stooping- kneeling- crouching- and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting- 75% walking- and 5% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. https://mcpherson.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2643 Benefits Information NA
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Employer Information Do you believe that relationships are the cornerstone of a good education? Do you believe that curriculum and instruction should be both rigorous and relevant? If so, McPherson USD 418 is the place for you!
McPherson USD 418 is interested in hiring the BEST teachers for our students! If you think you are one of those teachers, we invite you to visit our website and complete our online application at www.mcpherson.com.
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McPherson, KS 67460 Job Start Date NA Applications Due By 08/02/2025 |