Job Description
WHAT WE BELIEVE
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
WHAT WE DO
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
YOU SHOULD APPLY IF
You have previous experience as an Occupational Therapist providing support to children in grades K-8 in a school environment. You are an excellent communicator who enjoys working with teachers, administration and other school staff. You are passionate about providing occupational therapy services to students in order to support their ability to access their educational program.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS OPENING IS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. TENTATIVE START DATE WILL BE IN JULY 2021.
WHAT YOULL DO
* Appraise the occupational therapy needs of students to design and implement appropriate remediation, instructional plans and strategies.
* Analyze assessment results to drive and inform instruction and Individual Education Program development.
* Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine eligibility of students.
* Prepare thorough and accurate reports in a timely manner.
* Explain nature, purpose and results of assessment in an understandable manner to IEP team members.
* Assist teams in the development of IEPs that address physical and functional needs of students.
* Develop a variety of evidence-based instructional activities to meet the students individual occupational therapy goals/objectives.
* Provide services to ensure student achievement and progress towards IEP goals and adjust intervention strategies based on student performance.
* Monitor student progress and complete progress reports in accordance with federal, state, district and KIPP policies
* Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to support students in general education classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the students core curriculum instructional needs.
* Consult with, train and model scaffolding strategies to special education and general education teachers, other KIPP personnel and parents to facilitate student physical development and achievement.
* Develop and implement training opportunities for classroom staff and parents on the role of occupational therapy, normal sensory motor development, and other topics as required.
* Monitor and evaluate equipment and assistive technology needs for students.
* Consult with community agencies, medical personnel, parents, and other professionals, and act as a liaison among these groups for children with physical disabilities.
* Keep attendance records, computerized IEP records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for KIPP, district and state reports and program accountability.
* Participate in KIPP as an active member of KIPP SoCals special education team.
* Perform other duties as assigned.