Occupational Therapist Beginning

Occupational Therapist Beginning the  School Year

Natrona County School District #1 Special Education Services Center - Casper, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Job : 5713654
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement
The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose/s of providing appropriate educational programs and services for students with disabilities; evaluating physical, emotional and learning disabilities; and meeting with stakeholders to facilitate occupational therapy goals, including functional skills necessary for student success in a school setting.

• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives which may differ site to site under the district's "school choice" model in support of established local protocols.
• Assesses students' fine motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or school placement.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, multidisciplinary team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Completes screening, observation, and formal/informal assessment for the purpose of determining need for educationally relevant OT program based on functional needs, as wells as treatment planning and IEP goals.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines.
• Develops and implement direct, indirect, and consultative services for the purpose of ensuring that individual planned intervention goals are met.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of remediating students' educationally relevant functional skill deficits, (e.g. sensory, fine motor, visual motor, etc.) and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Directs the work of assigned education support specialists (e.g. non-district agency staff, occupational therapy assistants, interns, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring objectives are followed and achieved.
• Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and/or adaptive programming.
• Instructs students, staff, and parents/guardians for the purpose of providing information on medical/behavioral attributes, use of assistive devices and/or implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.
• Interprets medical reports for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring appropriate, safe, treatment/intervention plans.
• Maintains student files, evaluations and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Observes students physical and/or motor disabilities (e.g. interpret assessment results, plan intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring support for student in accordance with the educational goals.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, multidisciplinary team meetings, professional development, etc.) for…