APPLICANT POOL: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 1.0 FTE
2 days ago
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Summary
Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant 1.0 FTE to join their team in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves assisting the Certified Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services to students.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for developing and implementing therapy programs that help students enhance their gross motor, fine motor, perceptual, and self-help skills. You will assist in assessing students' therapeutic progress, maintain communication with students, parents, and staff, and manage instructional materials and equipment.
About You
Required:
- Valid New Mexico State Board of Education license in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Valid New Mexico Occupational Therapist Assistant, K-12 License.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination.
- Valid New Mexico driver's license with insurable driving record.
Preferred:
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
- Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
- Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
- Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles.
Albuquerque, NM