Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

NOTE: This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. The salary will be based on the 2024-2025 salary schedule which is not yet approved by the Board of Education. The salary listed is based on the current year's salary schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

• Registered and certificated by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• At least 1-2 years experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Effective behavior management skills.

REPORTS TO:

Special Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

7 hours per day, 3 days per week (112 Days per year)

JOB GOAL:

Assume responsibility for direct therapy and consulting activities for students requiring occupational therapy as required by governing rules and regulations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop motor activities based on the student's individual needs.

• Provide direction in developing needed activities in the areas of : sensory integration, gross and fine motor.

• Provide direction in screening motor needs of students suspected of needing occupational therapy.

• Act as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation/reevaluation team for students suspected of needing occupational therapy.

• Provide direction in assessment instruments/techniques to evaluate student sensory integration and motor needs.

• Acts as resource to district special education staff in the awareness and implementation of occupational therapy evaluation and programming.

• Attend IEP meetings on an as needed basis for students being considered for occupational therapy services.

• Communicates with staff and parents on individual student progress.

• Oversees the supervision of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Director of Special Services may assign.

Min & Max Starting Salary: $41,563.00 - $73,658.oo