Posted 20 days ago
Occupational Therapist
@ Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools is hiring an Occupational Therapist to assess, treat and coordinate services for students with physical, emotional and learning disabilities, working within a multi-disciplinary team under the Director of Inclusive Education. The role is full-time or part-time, with a competitive salary of $76,294 to $115,566 based on experience and up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat and follow up with students with delays
- Coordinate services so students can take part in everyday activities
- Train and educate teachers, support staff and sometimes parents
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Extensive related experience, including in the education sector
- Behaviour management skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance |
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Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools
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Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools
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Occupational Therapist
Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools covers a geographical area that includes the regional communities of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Spirit River. We are a team of 600 staff who provide quality teaching and learning experiences for approximately 5400 students ranging from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Position Overview
The job is responsible for diagnosing and treating students with a variety of delays as they gain, re-gain or maintain an optimum level of functioning in the educational setting. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialists, and under the direction of the Director of Inclusive Education, the OT provides expertise and develops plans in support of students requiring interventions.
Areas of Responsibility include:
· Assess, consult, treat, follow up, and coordinate services for students so they can participate in everyday activities.
· Provide training and education to teachers & support staff, and at times parents.
· Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team
· Implement Division procedures as required
· Other duties as assigned by the Director of Inclusive Education
Ideal Candidate Qualities- Able to establish rapport with students who present with physical, emotional and learning disabilities who come from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge of behavior management and positive reinforcement and the ability to utilize behavior management techniques according to established guidelines
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Masters’ Degree in Occupational Therapy plus extensive related experience, including experience in the Education sector.
We Offer
- Competitive salary ($76,294 - $115, 566 based on experience)
- Reimbursement for moving expenses to relocate for the role (up to $5000)
- A decrease to part time would be considered for the right candidate, please note that in your application
A recent Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check will be required if you are the successful applicant.
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