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Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Head of Inclusion

Scope of Work

Provide quality school-based occupational therapy services - assessment/evaluation
IEP planning and implementation
Documentation and reporting and communication between teachers, related service providers, and families.
A full-time position working with students individually and in general education inclusion classrooms as a member of the team promoting inclusive education.

Responsibilities

Screening and Assessment of occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication
Collaborate and contribute to the development of IEPs to meet the individual needs of students and participate in all review meetings
Analyze, select, adapt, and sequence tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan
Responsible for timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, daily notes, service tracker notes
Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into home routines
Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification
Attend staff meetings, in- service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required
Support the Head of Inclusion and the team for creating a successful inclusion programme in the school

Please include the following in your profile:

Letter of interest
Complete resume with a current photograph and passport copy
Document outlining the candidate's philosophy of education and how it relates to the role applied for (maximum 1500 words)
One page summary of what the candidate has accomplished professionally in the past three years and plans for the near future
Photocopies of the candidate's educational certificates
Names of two professional referees including the person you report to and their contact details

Posted: April 2019

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Muscat, Oman
Start Date	August 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, School Health and Welfare Staff
Monthly Salary	USD 3000 - 3250
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Tax Free Salary* as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
Medical Insurance for employees only, EXCLUDING Dental and Prescription glass
Annual Airfare to home town in Economy class for employee, spouse and two children upto 18 years if they are on the school visa and staying with the employee
Relocation airfare provided at the beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years
Relocation allowance provided only for employee at beginning and end of contract for additional 20 kgs over and above the airlines free baggage allowance
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
30 days for candidates with less than 2 year contract
Candidates who start in January: 45 days full paid leave at the end of the second contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
The Visa/medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only. For dependents, employee has to bear the expenses
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
The employer will arrange for the employee to be picked up from the airport on arrival and taken to a guest house/ service apartment where they will be put up for a maximum period of one month, during which they will have to finalise their accomodation with the help of the school authorities
* The salary package is Cost to Company(CTC) - Tax free salary inclusive of HRA / Utilities, Lunch and Transport. If choose to stay in company provided accommodation then HRA would be deducted from the CTC

Benefits for international teachers applying from Oman

Tax Free Salary as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same.
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School.
The medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only.
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Special Education
Additional School Requirements
Certified occupational therapist Minimum 3 years of experience as an occupational therapist in an IB/ international school with preschoolers and elementary aged children Teaching license preferred Native English speaker preferred Proficiency in Arabic and/or any additional language is an advantage Competencies Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the needs of students with autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders Knowledge of occupational therapy theories and evidence based practice Preferred knowledge in Sensory Integration theory and practices Have the ability to recognise occupational performance deficits and be able to select, adapt, and sequence relevant activities that support intervention goals Be able to gather screening and evaluation data, complete checklists, histories, and interviews Have the ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes Be a strong advocate for inclusion Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population Have a track record of being a team player and community minded Be committed to one’s own learning and professional development Have excellent time management skills with attention to detail Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards

About the School

The new IB School aspires to be an Inclusive School of the highest educational standards that encourages learners to actualize their potential and become exemplary practitioners of inquiry, rigour, compassion, reflection and creativity. All students will be nurtured to achieve their best regardless of their background or levels of ability. It is an independent, co-educational and inclusive day school governed by an elite Board of Directors. The School serves the needs of local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding international population for a quality education system and facilities. The school lays emphasis on promoting local language and culture. It will also offer Arabic Language Studies as a part of the Language Acquisition Programme. Islamic Studies Programme and the Social Studies will be taught in Arabic for the native Arabic speakers and for others who may want to opt for it. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate programme under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Government of Oman. It will provide holistic education focusing on all Areas of Development based on the philosophy of Pallavan Learning Systems and as governed by the Ministry of Education, Oman’s guidelines. Starting with Primary Years Programme in September 2019, the school will grow into a full-fledged school offering Middle Years and Diploma Programmes