Job Information
University Of Vermont Occupational Therapist in Burlington, Vermont
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Occupational Therapist
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
As a licensed Occupational Therapist, provide statewide training, technical assistance, and resource sharing to support children birth to 22 years with intensive and complex medical and special education needs for the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion. This position will join two unique project teams at the Center: The Vermont I-Team and the Pediatric Professionals Collaborative of Vermont (PedsProVT). The Vermont I-Team (Interdisciplinary Team) assists local teams of families, educators, and other service providers in the delivery of quality educational services to students (3-22 years) with intensive special education needs through technical assistance, professional development, training, support for systems change, and family support. This position will serve the Northeastern, Central, and Northwestern regions of the state with the Vermont I-Team. PedsPro provides professional development, peer-to-peer networking, and resource sharing for pediatric allied health professionals through workshops, trainings, listserv management, newsletters/blog posts, and membership support. related service providers to interdisciplinary, early intervention, and related services personnel through workshops, trainings, and membership support.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and VT state licensure (or be eligible to have VT state licensure) as an Occupational Therapist with a minimum of three years experience providing direct or consultative services to children, birth to 22, with intensive and complex medical and special education needs, and knowledge of best practices for supporting functional skills and access to curriculum, in learners birth-22, as well as MTSS implementation, collaborative models, and UDL strategies to support school capacity-building. Effective communication, ability to produce professional quality work, demonstrated presentation skills, and interpersonal teamwork skills required. Ability and willingness to travel between school-based field locations is required.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of Assistive Technology service provision and AAC integration and collaborative decision-making. Knowledge of person-centered planning and/or student-centered supports. Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion, including experience with historically underserved schools, communities, students, and families.
Anticipated Pay Range $84,000 to $102,000 annually. Due to this being a 10-month position, actual anticipated salary range is $70,000 to $85,000
Other Information
This position will require travel around the state. This is a 10mth yearly position.
Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Travel to and from worksites required, Bargaining unit position, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date 05/13/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Information
Position Title Outreach Professional
Posting Number S5065PO
Department Ctr on Disability & Community/53030
Position Number 00022255
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 10
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