Certified Occupational Therapist (2026-2027 School Year) (9802

Certified Occupational Therapist

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.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Texas Occupational Therapy license

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of acceptable occupational therapy standards and practices
• Knowledge of related district rules and regulations
• Knowledge of normal child development patterns
• Knowledge of State, local and Federal laws and regulations affecting the delivery of OT services
• Skill in applying acceptable occupational therapy theories, techniques, and methodologies covering topics such as physiological, neurological, sensory, and behavioral interventions
• Skill in selecting and administering appropriate assessment instruments, as well as the ability to analyze problems and provide creative alternatives, especially in the design and development of equipment
• Ability to identify abnormal child development or growth and assess differences in functioning
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities

Experience:

• One (1) year of related work experience in school preferred

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management:

• Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement.

Student Management:

• Provide direct occupational therapy (OT) services through the use of purposeful activity, exercises, and other treatment procedures involving sensory processing, positioning, and handling; provide consultative services in relation to student's participation in regular classroom activities.
• Evaluate and screen students using appropriate tests, clinical observations, and other assessment tools.
• Determine the strengths and needs of individual students in the areas of fine motor, visual-motor, visual-perceptual, and sensory-motor and self-help skills as they relate to educational goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or ARDs with parents and committee members.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and other staff to provide training and education in the use of appropriate equipment, positioning and handling techniques, and activities needs of exceptional students, and appropriate environments.
• Assist parents and teachers in acquiring the equipment necessary for the student to maximize the student's functioning in the school.
• Assist campuses in resolving parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with State guidelines and school policy to record such data as attendance at sessions, test results, evaluations, IEPs, and progress summaries.
• Perform some administrative activities, such as budgeting, recruiting and training staff, ordering equipment, and scheduling sessions.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.
• Follow District and department policies and procedures.

Human Resource Management:

• Oversee entry-level therapists or OT assistants.
• Provide direction and guidance to assigned staff.
• Provide input on performance of assigned staff.
• Recognize exemplary performance of assigned staff.

Organization Improvement:

• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District functions.

Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:

• Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses.

School/Community Relations:

• Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District's mission and vision.

Organization Morale:

• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department…