York Region District School Board

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Thank you for your interest in a career as a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist with the York Region District School Board. This temporary position is effective September 6, 2022 and is until on or about June 30, 2023.

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. 

Major Responsibilities:

• To participate in the pre-entry screening process for children with exceptional abilities in response to requests from Student Services Coordinators, outside agencies or parents.
• To collaborate with school staff regarding with students in the classroom and individually assess students’ strengths and needs related to educational programs.
• To share physical and occupational therapy assessment data with members of the educational team, including parents or caregivers and students, and appropriate medical and community agencies.
• To collaborate with the educational team to develop recommendations and strategies appropriate for each student in his/her classroom and school environment.
• To provide ongoing involvement with students to ensure the continued appropriateness of initial strategies, and to modify or expand strategies as needed.
• To support the development of the Individual Education Plan.
• To clarify relevant medical information, and assessment data from outside services.
• To provide information relevant to the student’s medical and/or physical condition.
• To recommend special equipment as required to meet individual needs in consultation with school personnel.
• To recommend modifications to school buildings and playgrounds to enable student participation and to meet individual needs.
• To refer, as appropriate, to other services and agencies.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Principals of Student Services, Student Services Coordinators and/or the Superintendent of Student Services.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited university physiotherapy or occupational therapy program with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Physiotherapists must be members of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Occupational Therapists must be members of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years pediatric experience. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Effective written and oral communications skills, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required. 

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