Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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17-04-2025
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Job Description
Length of Contract: 195 Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow therapeutic goals in accordance with state and federal guidelines under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and District policies
- Evaluate students using clinical observation and standardized testing procedures that best identify the students potential needs
- Develop individual student plans including identification of needs goal setting strategies and assessment of outcomes
- Participate in referral and evaluation/programming conferences by reviewing assessment results with parents teachers and other team members
- Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student
- Train additional support staff as needed regarding individual students occupational therapy goals
- Maintain organized and accurate student records and files utilizing the appropriate technology systems as directed (includes Medicaid billing)
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to students school personnel and district needs
- Participate in school and district professional development as directed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal or Director of Special Education
Specific Qualifications
- Arkansas State Medical Board license in Occupational Therapy
- Minimum of Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Prior experience working for a school system or other pediatric practice preferred
- Clean Background Check
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school community and parents
Physical Requirements
- Be able to stand/sit for the majority of the school day
- Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
- Be able to sit stand lean reach bend lift and squat to assist students as needed
- Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
- Be able to walk up and down stairs
- Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty
- In district travel
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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