Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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27-06-2025
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Job Description:
As an Occupational Therapist in a school setting you will work closely with students teachers and other school professionals to assess plan and implement therapeutic interventions for students with physical sensory and/or cognitive challenges. You will help students develop the skills necessary to engage in classroom activities self-care tasks and other school-related activities.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Knowledge of child development school-based therapy interventions and IEP processes.
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of students occupational therapy needs that include self-help functional mobility environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment sensory processing and pre-vocational/vocational skills.
- Develop implement and monitor individualized therapy plans based on students needs and goals.
- Consult with staff to provide early intervention services through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) within the district schools.
- Provide direct therapy services to students both individually and in small groups.
- Collaborate with teachers parents and school staff to ensure effective service delivery and progress monitoring.
- Educate and support staff in implementing strategies to enhance students participation in the classroom environment.
- Document and maintain detailed records of student progress and therapy sessions and complete billing activities associated with Medicaid School-Based Services.
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of appropriate goals.
- Provide recommendations for assistive technology and adaptive equipment as needed.
- Participate in school-wide initiatives to promote student well-being and inclusion.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a school setting.
- Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills are valued.
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively and to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- An understanding of the state and federal special education rules and regulations.
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