Job Order Detail

Description

We invite applications for a Temporary 0.6 F.T.E. to 0.8 F.T.E. Occupational Therapist on the Student Services team, starting on or before October 9, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. This position will be scheduled 3 to 4 days per week. The successful applicant will be responsible to the Student Support Services Supervisor and will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide occupational therapy services to students within the school division.

Responsibilities:
Assessing students within their educational setting to determine their needs.
Providing purposeful, goal-directed activities to improve student function within the educational environment in the following areas:  postural stability, fine motor skills, visual perception and integration, activities of daily living, motor planning, coordination, sensory processing, self-help activities, social and play abilities, environmental adaptations, and use of assistive devices
Providing support for student support and classroom teachers, parents, and educational assistants in program delivery.
Providing limited direct service to individuals, small groups, or whole classrooms as deemed appropriate.    Working with the Student Services team to provide in-service opportunities and professional development for staff.

The successful applicant will possess a Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in school-based settings.  

Inquiries may be directed to Carole Butcher, Student Support Services Supervisor, at (306) 882-2677.

Sun West School Division will confirm employment upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.