Occupational and Physical Therapists. OTs/PTs shall have forty (40) minutes of scheduled therapist directed planning time during the work day (or its equivalent in larger blocks of time throughout the week), in addition to lunch.
Occupational and Physical Therapists a. OTs and PTs are to be provided space to house current equipment to support the current needs of enrolled students. A process will be shared and revised yearly to facilitate timely equipment access. The process will include gathering input from the therapists. The process will include a designation for emergency needs that will be given a priority. Principals at center schools and high ESE population schools will meet twice yearly with their therapists to discuss and determine storage space and equipment needs.
Occupational and Physical Therapists. A. The following provisions of Article XV of the Agreement shall apply to occupational and physical therapists: §§ 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 23, 24.
Occupational and Physical Therapists. 1. Occupational and Physical Therapists shall not be assigned a total caseload average exceeding forty-two (42) students.
Occupational and Physical Therapists. A. For full-time employees, the regular workday shall be the same as for teachers, the specific hours and any exceptions to be determined by the Director of Special Services. For part-time employees, the schedule will be determined by the Director of Special Services. The work year for full-time employees is 182 days.
Occupational and Physical Therapists. The following terms and conditions of employment shall apply only to occupational and physical therapists employed by the District.
Occupational and Physical Therapists. Provide screening, evaluation and related services (direct and consultative) to students who are eligible for OT/PT services. The level of service is determined on an individual basis. The therapists address IEP goals related to OT or PT. Students receive services inside and/or outside the classroom. The OT/PT may participate in IEP and eligibility meetings for students with OT/PT related concerns. The OT/PT orders and provides equipment for students who receive OT/PT services. They are to serve as a consultant for OT/PT related topics. Orientation & Mobility Instructor Provides direct and consultative services to students who qualify for O&M services per the student’s IEP. These services relate to vision loss in students. The O&M instructor conducts assessments and evaluations related to X&X. The O&M also provides materials and equipment for students who require O&M services (canes, magnifiers, etc.). The O&M serves as a consultant for O&M related issues at Charter Schools. Low incidence disability support is provided through visually-impaired and hearing- impaired services.
Occupational and Physical Therapists. The district will allocate FTE for 24 Occupational and Physical Therapists (OTs/PTs) so as to provide an average 25 caseload of 31:1. Individual caseloads may vary above or below 31. The OT/PT 26 designee and special education administrator will determine assignments after 27 consultation with the OT/PTs. In school year 2015-16, an additional .3 FTE will 28 be added to support Child Find. Beginning in school year 2016-17, an additional
Occupational and Physical Therapists. 1. OT and PT are accountable for working with students within the school system who may have physical, sensory, and/or cognitive delays that may be impacting their academic achievements. He/she works with special and regular education staffs to assure that all understand and can carry out the objectives identified in the assessment, individual education plan, as well as the 504-accommodation plan.
Occupational and Physical Therapists a. Number of students with IEPs receiving direct services, designated services, and/or regularly scheduled consultations exceeds forty-eight per FTE.
