Occupational Therapist – Grasslands Public Schools

We are accepting applications!. Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)Contract Type: Full-time 1.00 FTE; 8 hrs./day; 40 hrs./week *position works 10-months of the year Duration of Position: August 25, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Location: Multiple locations across Grasslands Public Schools Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Treaty Acknowledgement We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory – the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu Tina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.

We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting. At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of: Student Learning School + Community Relationships Inclusive + Healthy Environments ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is hiring!. We are seeking applications from Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary student support team.

At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team with a strong sense of culture driven by welcoming, caring and respectful learning and working relationships; supporting student learning and achievement; fostering an inclusive and healthy work environment; and value the connection of school and community. MISSION Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It’s great to work at Grasslands!.

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with eligibility after 12-months of service.100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D) effective the first day of contract. Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)weekends and summers off , and often have extended time off during holiday seasons , as scheduled on the school calendar.

Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave, and Paid Personal leaves. Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, as well as Anytime Fitness, offering discounts on memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees!.

Early dismissal, for students, on Fridays to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours. Job Duties: As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the OT will:consult with school-based staff, families and district personnel to provide a continuum of occupational therapy goals to students from Pre-K grade 12conduct screenings, assessments and documentation to support the unique learning needs of children using formal and informal measurescommunicate and interpret results to team members provide recommendations for universal, targeted and specialized services based on data gathered prepare written assessment reports when required support teachers and parents to implement strategies effectively collaborate to provide school and system level professional development to build system capacity around supporting children and students OT and sensory needs provide teachers with classroom-based supports based on individual and group needs supervise Occupational Therapy assistants work closely with school-based therapy assistants to ensure ongoing treatment for students requiring targeted and specialized services collaborate with district support services team to provide effective ongoing supports to schools work collaboratively with therapists from multiple service providers Ideal candidates skills & abilities: Strong understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.

Strong ability to uphold an environment that supports diversity and inclusion. Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.

Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Understanding of how this position impacts our community.Proven ability to analyze complex student needs.

Able to establish trust and rapport with students. Strong communication skills.

Strong ability to think dynamically. Education, Certifications & Experience: Bachelor’s or masters degree in occupational therapy or equivalent from an accredited University Program Registered member with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) and current professional liability insurance Previous school-based collaborative work considered an asset Previous experience with early intervention/pediatric services would be an asset ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Successful applicants will be required to submit before start date: Condition of Employment: Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). This report must be the original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date.

Valid class 5 driving licenseAccess to a vehicle and able to provide a clean drivers abstract Please take note of the documentation required a t the time of application:Current cover letter and resumeIf Selected for an interview please ensure to provide: contacts for three (3) professional references; preferably in an educational settingPostsecondary transcriptsRelevant verification of education/training