Position Type: Student Support Services/Occupational Therapy Date Posted: 8/13/2024 Location: To Be Determined Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED GENERAL INFORMATION: Occupational Therapist Districtwide Full time, Permanent SALARY: State and Local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here: 25 Teacher Salary Schedules.pdf REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible to hold a Delaware Professional License as an Occupational Therapist Must be able to successfully complete and maintain certification in the district approved behavioral intervention program applicable for the setting (e.g. Safe & Positive Approaches to Behavior) Must be able to work well with children, staff, and community Must have completed and submitted online application prior to closing date Professional Responsibilities
- Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to continue professional growth and development.
- Able to work with other cultures represented in the community
Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge - Familiarity with the Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS-II) and/or Delaware Teacher Growth Support System (DTGSS).
- Understanding of Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community.
- Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Special Education, 504 Plans.
- Must be aware of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including Comprehensive School Safety Program and Delaware Emergency Management Agency that promotes a safe school environment and includes training in areas such as; The RAVE Panic App, Navigate360, School Emergency Plans, Suicide Response, Child Abuse Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, & Safe Positive Approach to Behavior.
- Must have experience and a working knowledge of e-School and data management systems in addition to Google Docs to monitor and track student data related to school discipline and climate.
Skills - Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
- Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Coordination & Flexibility - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
- Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Abilities - Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.
- Oral comprehension - Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral expression - Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring. When applying online you must: 1. Apply for the desired vacancy. 2. You are encouraged to upload a current letter of interest for the position you are applying. 3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification. The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees. The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.