OT (occupational therapist)
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Occupational Therapist - Temp FT - JB
Posted on March 26, 2024
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Living Sky School Division No. 202
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POSITION: Occupational Therapist <p>TYPE: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)<p>LOCATION: Negotiable within Living Sky School Division geographical area <p>START DATE: TBD when position is filled COMPENSATION: Starting Wage $89,038.02 based on 1.0 FTE (plus comprehensive benefits)<p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Living Sky School Division is committed to caring for students well-being and are looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on! Get to Know Us <p>Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to building genuine relationships and creating a place where culture is affirmed, ensuring everyone belongs. We strive for a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace.Summary of Position <p>The mandate of an Occupational Therapist is to help students succeed by promoting their participation in all school activities. You will identify barriers to participation and develop innovative solutions to maximize student potential. Our OTs support foundational skills that are needed for learning. Students you work with may be neurodiverse, have sensory processing and regulation differences, experience motor skills delays, or use adaptive equipment.Accountabilities <p> Assess student physical and sensory development, environmental fit, occupations, and equipment needs. Focus is given to early intervention and tier three students who require intensive individualized supports.<p> Make recommendations based on formal and informal assessment of student, environment, and occupation to promote students participation in school activities.<p> Create and support the implementation of treatment plans to promote the functional development of students.<p> Collaborate and support school team, learning services, caregivers, outside agencies, division staff, and others to meet the functional needs of students.<p> Provide training and knowledge translation to school staff.<p>Qualifications <p>You must hold and maintain a practicing membership with Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists (SCOT). Restricted License may be considered if appropriate support plan is in place and you are able to obtain Practicing Status within one year. Experience working with children or in school would be beneficial to the job.This position involves travel to schools within the school division and a valid drivers license and dependable vehicle is required, with compensation.LSKYSD Benefits <p>Mentorship and support from our experienced OT and Student Services Team <p>- Opportunities for professional development.<p> Family Health Coverage Generous Sick Leave Plan Professional Development Opportunities<p> Maternity Leave Top Up Benefits Family Assistance Program Secure Pension Plan<p> An Opportunity to Make a Difference!For further information, please contact Shannon Lessard, Service Lead at shannon.lessard@lskysd.ca or 306-937-7909.Living Sky School Division is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Mtis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.<p>Posting will remain open until position is filled.
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LocationNorth Battleford, SK
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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Advertised until
2024-05-25
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