Occupational Therapist - WECAN #201952
CESA 4 in western Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to serve students in local public school districts in the CESA 4 region for the 2024-25 school year. This is a full-time position at 190 days per year and follows local school district calendars (approximately middle of August through early June). The work week consists of schooldays with occasional after-school meetings, no weekends, and no holidays with extended time off during the summer months. CESA 4 offers competitive pay, benefits, retirement, and mileage reimbursement, and this is a chance to be a part of a wonderful team of CESA 4 therapists.
Occupational therapy is provided in the school system as a “related service” to special education. OT services enable students to access their special education program by supporting their Individual Education Program (IEP) goals. OT is responsible for evaluating, developing the care plan, and treating students aged 3-21 as defined in the IEP using direct and consult services. OT will work collaboratively with a team of educational staff, administrators, families, and other therapists to help implement a student’s special education program. School-based occupational therapy is designed to enhance the student's ability to fully access and be successful in the learning environment.
Qualifications
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Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
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Current Occupational Therapy license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or the ability to obtain one
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Current Occupational Therapy license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or the ability to obtain one
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Pediatric or school-based therapy experience desired
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Ability to be flexible and accommodating to changing school and diverse student needs
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong time management skills
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Valid driver’s license
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Travel between districts is required
How to Apply: Interested individuals should apply using the WECAN website. The following documents should be attached to the WECAN application: a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, licensure, and 3 letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024 or until filled
Regional Coordinator - WECAN #200395
CESA's #4, #10 & #11
Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Training & Technical Assistance Center
Updated February 2024
Position Overview: Provide training and technical support to Wisconsin schools focusing on equitable, safe, and healthy schools.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Collaboratively design, coordinate, and deliver in person and online professional learning opportunities to schools, districts, CESAs. Areas may include Restorative Practices, School SBIRT, Substance Use, Compassion Resilience, School Safety, School-based Mental Health, and other areas of need.
● Plan, coordinate, and assist at the Building the Heart of Successful Schools conference.
● Provide technical assistance and evaluation to follow-up on professional learning.
● Work with the Center Director to develop a state work plan.
● Assist with development and administration of state-wide needs assessment.
● Participate in online and in person meetings to coordinate Center projects.
● Coordinate with the Communications Coordinator to provide consistent messaging and content with CESAs, schools, and other stakeholders.
● Seek out and collaborate with multiple systems and organizations, including schools, CESAs, DPI, and other partners.
● Serve as a project lead by creating long and short-term goals for the project that contribute to the WISH Center strategic plan, mission, and vision.
● Assist in the development and implementation of data collection processes, including evaluation activities.
● Provide timely, accurate reports as needed.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
● Approximately 20% travel is expected (region and state).
Knowledge and Experience
● A master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of related experience and/or training, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
● Knowledge of effective educational prevention and intervention efforts in substance use, mental health, trauma, school safety, social emotional learning, suicide, and violence prevention.
● Knowledge of evidence-based strategies, best practices, or use of promising practice models.
● Knowledge of adult professional learning and implementation science.
● Experience providing training and technical assistance.
● Incorporate and use appropriate technology to enhance professional learning, technical assistance, and communication with coworkers and external customers.
Skills
● Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
● Able to develop and maintain a positive relationship with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the CESAs, school districts, and other partners.
● Able to manage multiple task components of program development, training, technical assistance, and evaluation.
● Possess strong human relations and facilitation skills.
● Comfortable conducting training and speaking in front of large groups of people.
● Able to develop new training, educational materials and supports.
● Able to coach school improvement teams and individuals.
● Maintain and apply up-to-date learning on equity and culturally responsive practices.
● Excellent organizational, communication, flexibility, and presentation skills using current technologies.
● Able to accept and apply feedback to improve performance.
● Current valid driver’s license.
Reports to: Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center Director and CESA Fiscal Agent (A collaboration with the CESA Statewide Network and the Department of Public Instruction)
Term of Contract:
● Salary is to be negotiated based on experience, education, and length of contract by the CESA home base of employment.
● The contract is 200 days (dependent upon the amount of funding available).
● Benefits determined by the CESA home base of employment.
● This is a remote position. The Coordinator must reside in the WISH region they serve.
How to Apply: Interested individuals should apply using the WECAN website (Vacancy ID #200395). The following documents should be attached to the WECAN application: a letter of interest, a resume, copies of transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation. This position is open until filled.
About the Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center:
The Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center was created in July 2012 to provide training and technical assistance on a variety of safe and healthy school topics. CESA #4 is the fiscal agent and houses the WISH Center Director and Project Coordinators. Four Regional Coordinators provide training and technical assistance throughout the state. Read more at www.wishschools.org.
CESA 4 does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
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