2026-2027 Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Weatherford, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Occupational Therapist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: Commences with Experience
Dept/School: Campus(es) assigned Date Revised: 02/02/2001
Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide therapy to students with mental physical or emotional disabilities.
Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental
functioning increase independent functioning and/or adjust to disabilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification :
Bachelors degree in occupational therapy or related program
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational
Therapy Examiners
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures activities and equipment used in occupational therapy
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One year of experience as an occupational therapist
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
1. Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with occupational therapy goals
contained in students Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy services.
3. Design construct alter and provide students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote
maximum independence.
Assessment
4. Assess students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
5. Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation
of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students according to district
procedures.
Consultation
6. Consult with educational staff and parents regarding occupational therapy.
7. Provide staff development training in assigned school to assist school personnel with selection and use
of adaptive equipment and understanding of occupational therapy program.
8. Consult with parents teachers administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with
students.
Student Management
9. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level interests and
needs of the student.
10. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
Program Management
11. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the occupational therapy program and implement
changes based on the findings.
12. Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive material.
12. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
Administration
13. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
14. Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local
board policy.
15. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
16. Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents.
17. Participate in professional development actvities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as
assigned; moderate lifting. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or
assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
ESC Region 11 is a service organization and intermediary educational agency committed to serving the needs of educators and students.
