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Specialized Therapy Services

Clinic Based Speech Language Pathologist Job Description:

Location: 4204A Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116

JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, therapeutic intervention services to school-aged students who are presenting with communication disorders and delays. Speech services are provided to students who have a documented speech impairment and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP process. In clinic services are also provided for clients who have been authorized to receive Speech services through insurance. This position will provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for students with developmental delays, various abilities and differences, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The Clinic Based Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate students and will develop and monitor individualized goals and plans according to treatment plan and IEP’s. The Clinic Based Speech Language Pathologist will also administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support.

Requirements / Qualifications

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Possess a clinical knowledge of communication impairments, development, and specialized educational needs. Provide comprehensive assessment of students with communication impairments and Assistive Technology for Special education on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluation. Participate as a specialist in the area of Assistive Technology with for the purpose of determining eligibility for AT services or Devices. Assist teams to determine modified curriculum or equipment needs and provide training to ensure access to specially designed education instruction and curriculum. Maintaining and troubleshooting assistive technology equipment and software. Collaborating with other school staff, including special education teachers and speech-language pathologists, to integrate assistive technology into the educational plan for students with disabilities Provide direct instruction in therapeutic services and compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the speech impairment. Manage a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences. Adhere to special education rules, regulations, procedures and timelines of the special education code. Monitor progress using observation, data collection and pre-post assessment. Ensure students’ skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with IEP teams including teachers, related service providers, and learning coach/parent. Serve as a resource consultant and trainer to provide specialized suggestions and/or materials for use by educators and/or parents and assist with registering students with the appropriate agencies that serve the students speech communication differences or disorders. Assist students’ IEP teams to determine assistive technology needs and provide mid-level training to ensure access to the AAC within the education curriculum.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: Master’s Degree in speech language pathology. Must hold a minimum of ATA certification. 5 or more years experience in a pediatric setting Valid CPR/First Aid/AED infant/child/adult certification for clinic based positions Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year. Maintain current CA Board License or CTC Rehabilitation Certificate and additional requirements related to license renewal such as completing Continuing Education courses. Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement. Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinic for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

Comments and Other Information

COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible Dedication to working with students with special needs. Understanding of legal and ethical obligations. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness. Demonstrate cultural competence through understanding other cultures, understanding cultural differences, understanding how cultural differences may effect speech and language development, and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference. Intermediate skills in Microsoft and google documents. Proficiency in maintaining detailed virtual service records with adherence to school policy and HIPPA compliance. Adhere to deadlines related to completing notes and reports according to company billing policies and school policy. Customer service orientated and professional. Proficiency in providing virtual therapeutic services via virtual platforms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day. There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors. The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 25 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools. Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled. Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school setting, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate. Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

Specialized Therapy Services

School Based Speech Language Pathologist Job Description:

Location 1: San Diego

Location 2: Temecula

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, therapeutic intervention services to school-aged students who are presenting with communication disorders and delays. Speech services are provided to students who have a documented speech impairment and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP process. This position will provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for students with developmental delays, various abilities and differences, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The School Based Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate students and will develop and monitor individualized goals and plans according to treatment plan and IEP’s. The School Based Speech Language Pathologist will also administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support.

Requirements / Qualifications

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Possess a clinical knowledge of communication impairments, development, and specialized educational needs. Provide comprehensive assessment of students with communication impairments and Assistive Technology for Special education on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluation. Participate as a specialist in the area of Assistive Technology with for the purpose of determining eligibility for AT services or Devices. Assist teams to determine modified curriculum or equipment needs and provide training to ensure access to specially designed education instruction and curriculum. Maintaining and troubleshooting assistive technology equipment and software. Collaborating with other school staff, including special education teachers and speech-language pathologists, to integrate assistive technology into the educational plan for students with disabilities Provide direct instruction in therapeutic services and compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the speech impairment. Manage a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences. Adhere to special education rules, regulations, procedures and timelines of the special education code. Monitor progress using observation, data collection and pre-post assessment. Ensure students’ skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with IEP teams including teachers, related service providers, and learning coach/parent. Serve as a resource consultant and trainer to provide specialized suggestions and/or materials for use by educators and/or parents and assist with registering students with the appropriate agencies that serve the students speech communication differences or disorders. Assist students’ IEP teams to determine assistive technology needs and provide mid-level training to ensure access to the AAC within the education curriculum.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: Master’s Degree in speech language pathology. Must hold a minimum of ATA certification. 5 or more years experience in a pediatric setting Valid CPR/First Aid/AED infant/child/adult certification for clinic based positions Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year. Maintain current CA Board License or CTC Rehabilitation Certificate and additional requirements related to license renewal such as completing Continuing Education courses. Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement. Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinic for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

Comments and Other Information COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible Dedication to working with students with special needs. Understanding of legal and ethical obligations. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness. Demonstrate cultural competence through understanding other cultures, understanding cultural differences, understanding how cultural differences may effect speech and language development, and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference. Intermediate skills in Microsoft and google documents. Proficiency in maintaining detailed virtual service records with adherence to school policy and HIPPA compliance. Adhere to deadlines related to completing notes and reports according to company billing policies and school policy. Customer service orientated and professional. Proficiency in providing virtual therapeutic services via virtual platforms. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day. There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors. The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 25 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools. Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled. Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school setting, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate. Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

Specialized Therapy Services

School Based Occupational Therapist Job Description:

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, therapeutic intervention services to school-aged students who are presenting with delays in fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing abilities. OT services are provided to students who have a documented motor or sensory impairment and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP process. This position will provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for students with developmental delays, various abilities and differences, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The School Based Occupational Therapist will evaluate students and will develop and monitor individualized goals and plans according to treatment plan and IEP’s. The School Based Occupational Therapist will also administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support.

Requirements / Qualifications

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Possess a clinical knowledge of fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing impairments, development, and specialized educational needs. Provide comprehensive assessment of students’ fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing impairments on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluation. Participate as a specialist in the area of fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing abilities in determining eligibility. Provide direct instruction in therapeutic services and compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the impairments related to OT. Complete treatment notes and progress reports in a timely manner according to school policy and company billing policies. Manage a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Valid CPR/First Aid/AED infant/child/adult certification for clinic based positions Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year. Maintain current CA Board License or CTC Rehabilitation Certificate and additional requirements related to license renewal such as completing Continuing Education courses. Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement. Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinics for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement. COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible Dedication to working with students with special needs. Understanding of legal and ethical obligations. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness. Demonstrate cultural competence through understanding other cultures, understanding cultural differences, understanding how cultural differences may affect fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing abilities, and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference. Intermediate skills in Microsoft and Google documents. Proficiency in maintaining detailed virtual service records with adherence to school policy and HIPPA compliance. Adhere to deadlines related to completing notes and reports according to company billing policies and school policy. Customer service orientated and professional. Proficiency in providing virtual therapeutic services via virtual platforms.

Comments and Other Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day. There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors. The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 25 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools. Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled. Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school settings, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate. Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time to time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

Specialized Therapy Services

Clinic Based Occupational Therapist Job Description:

Location: 4204A Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116

Job summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, therapeutic intervention services to school-aged students who are presenting with delays in fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing abilities. OT services are provided to students who have a documented motor or sensory impairment and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP process. In clinic services are also provided for clients who have been authorized to receive OT services through insurance. This position will provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for students with developmental delays, various abilities and differences, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The clinic- based Occupational Therapist will evaluate students/clients and will develop and monitor individualized goals and plans according to treatment plan and IEP’s. The clinic- based Occupational Therapist will also administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support.

Requirements / Qualifications

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Possess a clinical knowledge of fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing impairments, development, and specialized educational needs. Provide comprehensive assessment of students’ fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing impairments on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluation. Participate as a specialist in the area of fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing abilities in determining eligibility. Feeding experience is a desirable additional area of expertise. Provide direct instruction in therapeutic services and compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the impairments related to OT. Complete treatment notes and progress reports in a timely manner according to school policy and company billing policies. Manage a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Valid CPR/First Aid/AED infant/child/adult certification for clinic based positions Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year. Maintain current CA Board License or CTC Rehabilitation Certificate and additional requirements related to license renewal such as completing Continuing Education courses. Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement. Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinics for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible Dedication to working with students with special needs. Understanding of legal and ethical obligations. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness. Demonstrate cultural competence through understanding other cultures, understanding cultural differences, understanding how cultural differences may affect fine motor skills, visual motor skills and sensory processing abilities, and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference. Intermediate skills in Microsoft and Google documents. Proficiency in maintaining detailed virtual service records with adherence to school policy and HIPPA compliance. Adhere to deadlines related to completing notes and reports according to company billing policies and school policy. Customer service orientated and professional. Proficiency in providing virtual therapeutic services via virtual platforms.

Comments and Other Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day. There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors. The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 25 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools. Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled. Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school settings, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate. Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time to time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

Job Title:                     Assistive Technology Specialist  (AT)

Reports to:                  Executive Director, AT

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Hours:                         TBD

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, school-based intervention services to children who are presenting with a wide variety of physical, communicative or learning differences. abilities that affect their ability to participate in some academic tasks.  The AT Specialists will evaluate children and will develop and monitor individualized goals and/or technology or devices according to treatment plans and IEPs.  Administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support. AT Services are provided to students who have a  wide variety of differences or disorders including physical, cognitive or developmental and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP or 504 process. 

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possess a clinical knowledge of the role of AT Services in the education setting
• Provide comprehensive assessment of students with concerns related to Assistive Technology for special education initial referrals and for three-year re-evaluation.

• Providing direct instruction and support to students regarding AT

• Participate as a specialist in the area of  Assistive Technology for the purpose of  determining eligibility for AT services or Devices.
• Assist teams to determine modified curriculum or equipment  needs and provide training to ensure access to specially designed education instruction and curriculum.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting assistive technology equipment and software.
• Collaborating with other school staff, including special education teachers and speech-language pathologists, to integrate assistive technology into the educational plan for students with disabilities
• Working with students to teach them how to use assistive technology to help them access the curriculum and participate in class
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for identified students on caseload.
• Prepare records and reports for eligibility evaluations, services IEP/IFSP and transitions according to program procedures or as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow special education rules, regulations,  procedures and timelines of the special education code.
• Providing leadership/mentorship to staff
• Conduct trainings and presentations to current staff
• Monitor programs using observation, data collection and pre-post assessment.
• Staying up-to-date on new assistive technology solutions and best practices for their use in the classroom

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: ( may include)

• Serve as a resource consultant and trainer to provide specialized suggestions and/or materials for use by educators and/or parents and assist with registering students with the appropriate agencies that serve the student population.
• Manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Supervising interns/teacher interns or assistants.

• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other school staff to develop and implement strategies to support student learning and participation in the classroom through use of AT Devices/technologies
• Providing training and support to teachers and other school staff on how to best support students with  AT needs.
• Coordination of AT Caseloads

• Coordination and maintenance of department supplies/testing kits, protocols

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4+ years) in a field that meets CDE Requirements for the position
• 5 years minimum  directly related experience in a pediatric setting.
• Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year.
• Current CA Teacher Certificate, AT Certificate/Master’s Degree, or SLP/OT/PT Licensure that meets CA CTC Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation excluding virtual providers only.
• Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinics for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible
• Dedicated to work with children with special needs.
• Ethical
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness.
• Demonstrate cultural competence through understanding others cultures, understanding cultural differences and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft and Google documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.   Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation.  Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day.  There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors.  The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 25 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools.  Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled.  Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school setting, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate.  Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

Job Title:                     Adapted PE Teacher (APE)

Reports to:                  Executive Director, APE Teacher

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Hours:                         TBD

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, school-based intervention services to children who are presenting with significant motor difficulties resulting in the need for adapted physical education.  This position provides quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with developmental delays, various disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).  The Adapted PE Teacher will evaluate children and will develop and monitor individualized goals and plans according to treatment plans and IEPs.  Administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support. APE Services are provided to students who have a  wide variety of differences or disorders including physical, cognitive or developmental and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP process. 

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possess a clinical knowledge of motor impairments, development, and physical educational needs.
• Provide or model expanded core curriculum areas for the visually impaired
• Provide comprehensive assessment of students with motor impairments for special education initial referrals and for three-year re-evaluation.

• Providing direct instruction and support to students during PE and other physical activities

• Participate as a specialist in the area of adapted physical education for the purpose of  determining eligibility for services .
• Assist teams to determine modified curriculum or equipment  needs and provide training to ensure access to specially designed physical education instruction and the general education curriculum.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for identified students on caseload.
• Prepare records and reports for eligibility evaluations, services IEP/IFSP and transitions according to program procedures or as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow special education rules, regulations,  procedures and timelines of the special education code.
• Monitor programs using observation, data collection and pre-post assessment.

• Serve as a resource consultant and trainer to provide specialized suggestions and/or materials for use by educations and/or parents and assist with registering students with the appropriate agencies that serve the Visually Impaired.
• Manage multiple priorities and timelines.

• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other school staff to develop and implement strategies to support student learning and participation in PE and other physical activities
• Providing training and support to teachers and other school staff on how to best support students with disabilities in physical education.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4+ years) in education.
• 1 year directly related experience in a pediatric setting.
• Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year.
• Current CA Teacher Certificate.
• Must pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in physical education and the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation excluding virtual providers only.
• Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinic for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible
• Dedicated to work with children with special needs.
• Ethical
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness.
• Demonstrate cultural competence thorough understanding others cultures, understanding cultural differences and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft and google documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.   Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation.  Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day.  There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors.  The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 40 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools.  Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled.  Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school setting, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate.  Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.