Position Goal: To support students academic success and functional independence by providing occupational therapy services that enhance their ability to access participate in and benefit from the educational environment. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with educators families and multidisciplinary teams to promote inclusive practices facilitate student engagement and develop motor sensory and self-care skills aligned with individualized education goals. The therapist ensures services are delivered in compliance with federal state and local regulations including IDEA and Section 504 while maintaining accurate documentation to support Medicaid billing and reimbursement where Training Skills Experience & Licensure Requirements:Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).Experience working with children in educational settings is communication collaboration and organizational of IDEA Section 504 and relevant educational laws and ResponsibilitiesConduct evaluations and re-evaluations using standardized and functional assessments. to determine eligibility and need for occupational therapy Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives in collaboration with the IEP direct and consultative occupational therapy services as outlined in students Response to Intervention (RTI) plans and provide services as outlined in students in developing fine motor skills sensory regulation visual-motor integration self-care and organizational and modify the learning environment and educational materials to support student access and training resources and consultation to teachers paraprofessionals and accurate documentation including evaluation reports progress notes service logs and Medicaid billing records (if applicable).Participate in IEP meetings student support teams and other collaborative planning supervision for COTAs as with federal state and local regulations regarding special education and therapy current with best practices continuing education and professional licensure all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or and ETHICAL DUTIES:Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of student performance in electronic written and oral a respect for the legal and human rights of students instructors and other health and safety procedures established by the and departs punctually notifying appropriate personnel about absences and dependability and compliance with federal laws state laws and school policies.
District Occupational Therapist Preschool - 12th Grade
