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Occupational Therapist - Sp Ed/Psy Services
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Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, 42103, USA
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Listing for:
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Occupational Therapist – Special Education/Psychological Services Job
Position Details- Type:
Professional/Technical – Occupational Therapist - Posted: 06/07/2016
- Location:
All Schools - Job Code: 030097
- Standard
Hours:
40 - Department:
Special Ed/Psych Services (221209) - Employee Class: NA
- Salary: $42,293–$66,331 annually
Licensed by the state board of occupational therapy and a valid Georgia driver’s license required.
Education RequirementsGraduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.
ExperienceOne year of pediatric and/or school-based therapy experience preferred.
Skills and Knowledge- Collaboration, team orientation, organization, documentation
- Current occupational therapy practices and evaluation procedures
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Developing, implementing, directing treatment plans
- Wheelchair seating, positioning, pediatric diagnoses (autism, orthopedic impairments, learning disabilities)
- Assistive technology, adaptive equipment recommendations
- Positive attitude, collaborative work with colleagues
- Conduct assessments using standardized tests, histories, checklists, records audits, interviews.
- Use classroom observations for students ages 3-21.
- Present evaluation results to IEP committee.
- Respond to referrals from SST, special educators, parents.
- Assist with 504 plans per ADA.
- Provide consultative treatment and in‑home programs supporting IEP objectives.
- Assist in developing IEPs as IEP committee member.
- Develop strategies for adaptive equipment, materials, mobility aids.
- Construct custom materials and equipment.
- Support students and staff in compliance with IDEA.
- Provide in‑service training for staff, parents, and groups.
- Support staff on child development, behavior, disabilities, feeding techniques, positioning, sensory, handwriting, and visual strategies.
- Train stakeholders in maintaining therapy plans.
- Attend continuing education seminars to maintain Georgia license and knowledge.
- Complete formal reports on evaluation and therapy plans.
- Communicate with parents and professionals.
- Maintain rosters and documentation for student therapy services.
- Obtain physician referrals and attend meetings (IEP, SST, 504, due process).
- Ensure compliance with IDEA, ADA, and AOTA best practices.
- Deliver ongoing treatment per IEP objectives.
- Consult with teachers.
- Provide short‑term interventions for changes in performance or environment.
- Deliver 504 plan interventions.
- Assist students in benefiting from educational programs per IDEA/ADA-504.
- Present documentation for mediations/hearings.
- Attend due process meetings.
- Follow due process procedures.
- Identify access barriers.
- Assist with evacuation plan development.
- Assist transportation department with safe transport for students with wheelchair or behavioral concerns.
Frequently required to sit; required to talk, hear, stand, walk. Use hands for handling. May stoop, kneel, crouch; lift up to 25 pounds. Vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, focus. Reasonable accommodations available.
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