DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

2755 Highway 43, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

phone: 613-258-7757 toll free: 1-800-443-4562
hr@cdsbeo.on.ca

NU-198 – BO2023

Position: Occupational Therapist - Permanent

Location: Kemptville Board Office

Hours of work: 35 hours/week

Salary: $72,286 - $86,034

Effective: Immediately

Note
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

equivalent.

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

• A combination of required education and a minimum of three (3) years pediatric experience.

• Experience working with clients with multiple exceptionalities

• Knowledge of the Education Act and associated regulations, the Family Services Act, Sexual Assault and Child

Abuse Protocols, the Freedom of Information Act and have the ability to follow established Board procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in assessment and consultation for students in an educational setting.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain information in the strictest confidence.

• Ability to function collaboratively as an active member of the Special Education team and provide professional

support and guidance.

• Effective written and oral communications skills, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management and

presentation skills are required.

• Demonstrated ability to use personal computers and associated software.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to rural schools across the CDSBEO are

required.

Send application and curriculum vitae no later than:

Friday, March 17th, 2023 by 4:00pm

e-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca | fax: (613) 258-3610

CDSBEO is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and barrier-free workplace. If you will require an

accommodation during the job selection process, please let us know and we will work to meet your needs.

Susan Wilson Laurie Corrigan

Chair of the Board Director of Education

A. Job Identification:

Title: Occupational Therapist

Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent of Special Education

B. Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Superintendent and Principal of Special educations, the Occupational Therapist is

responsible for providing occupational therapy assessments as well as resource services for students across the

Board as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The Occupational Therapist will consult with outside professionals,

teachers, consultants, principals and parents to address the developmental, psychosocial, environmental and

physical components for learning.

• Support implementation of Universal Design of Learning principles through in-class workshops with students,

collaboration with the educational team and developing resources and tips sheets.

• Collaborate with school staff regarding students and individually assess students’ strengths and needs related to

school engagement and access to the curriculum.

• Share occupational therapy assessment data with members of the educational team, including

parent(s)/guardian(s) and students, and appropriate medical and community agencies.

• Collaborate with the educational team to develop recommendations and strategies appropriate for students’ in

their classroom and school environment.

• Provide ongoing involvement with students to ensure the continued appropriateness of initial strategies, and to

modify or expand strategies as needed.

• Refer, as appropriate, to other services and agencies.

• Make available to teachers instructional ideas that are appropriate for students within the classroom and school

environment.

• Provide professional development and capacity building training for CDSBEO staff.

• Provide information to community groups and parents concerning occupational therapy services at CDSBEO and

deliver training as requested or needed.

• Attend conferences and read relevant research journals for current developments and best practice in

occupational therapy assessment and intervention.

• Attend Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) meetings as required.

• Participate in Case Conferences, Special Education team meetings, interagency conferences, Early Identification

Committees, and other Board committees as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned which are unplanned or of a transient nature and are consistent with the above

job summary and duties.

equivalent.

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

• A combination of required education and a minimum of three (3) years pediatric experience.

• Experience working with clients with multiple exceptionalities

• Knowledge of the Education Act and associated regulations, the Family Services Act, Sexual Assault and Child

Abuse Protocols, the Freedom of Information Act and have the ability to follow established Board procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in assessment and consultation for students in an educational setting.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain information in the strictest confidence.

• Ability to function collaboratively as an active member of the Special Education team and provide professional

support and guidance.

• Effective written and oral communications skills, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management and

presentation skills are required.

• Demonstrated ability to use personal computers and associated software.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to rural schools across the CDSBEO are

required.