POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist position at FFCA is part of the inclusion team based out of central
office. This multi-disciplinary team works collaboratively with staff in each campus to ensure
students have the universal, targeted and specialized supports required to engage at their
fullest potential with FFCA’s whole group instructional approach.
In this role, you will provide evidence-informed supports and conduct assessments as needed in
collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Coordinator of Inclusion, you will
work with students as a direct service provider and with educational staff as a consultant and
educator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy or equivalent from an

accredited University Program.

• Current registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
• Experience working with children/students with special needs and their families.
• Preference may be given to occupational therapists with experience in a school-

based setting.

• Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
• Assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work as a member of an educational

team.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, the OT:
1. consults with school-based staff, families and district personnel to provide a
continuum of occupational therapy services to students from K-12
2. conducts screenings, assessments and documentation to support the unique
learning needs of children using formal and informal measures
3. communicates and interprets results to team members
4. provides recommendations for universal, targeted and specialized supports based on
data gathered
5. prepares written assessment reports when required
6. supports teachers and parents to implement strategies effectively
7. collaborates to provide school and system level professional development that builds
system capacity around supporting children and students’ OT and sensory needs
8. provides teachers with classroom-based supports based on individual and group
needs
9. supervises Occupational Therapy assistants
10. works closely with campus-based administrators, teachers, and assistants to ensure
ongoing intervention for students requiring targeted and specialized supports
11. collaborates with Student Services and local teams to provide effective ongoing
supports to schools
12. works collaboratively with therapists from multiple service providers
13. establishes and maintains an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies