School-Based Occupational Therapist: Elevate Student Independence

Reports ToCoordinator of Special Education Work Year Days
184

Salary Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide occupational therapy to students with disabilities who require the related service of occupational therapy to benefit from special education services. Assess/evaluate students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical functioning and/or adapt the school environment to minimize the impact of disabilities.

Education/Certification
:Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy

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 support their unique needs

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
:Minimum of one year of experience as an occupational therapist perferred

Assessment/Evaluation: Collect, organize and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, as well as relevant assessment data from the cumulative folder and outside evaluation reports.

Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.

Review available data to determine appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.

Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine if a student meets educational criteria and/or exhibits a need for special education services according to federal and state regulations.

Complete occupational therapy portion of Full and Individual Evaluation reports within the district special education data management system.

Review occupational therapy evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of evaluation data and educational needs of the student.

Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to make recommendations regarding educational need for services and to assist with the interpretation of evaluation data, appropriate placement, specified timelines, and development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students according to district procedures.

Provision of Services:Plan and provide individual and/or group occupational therapy services to students as outlined in the IEP.Maintain documentation of student progress and occupational therapy service provision within the special education data management system.

Continuously monitor student progress, make changes during service provision and recommend adjustments to IEP, as needed.

Consult and train district staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding disability criteria and the development and implementation of the IEP.Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence.

Campus, Program and Colleague Support:Facilitate and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming.

Communicate current legal findings related to federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, local board policies, and operating procedures in the area of evaluation, planning, placement, and delivery of special education services.

Provide guidance, training, and supervision to occupational therapy students seeking licensure and the completion of graduate degree program requirements and maintain documentation required. Provide guidance and supervision to occupational therapy assistants in accordance with requirements by relevant governing agencies.

Communication:Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.

Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times.

Administration:Compile, maintain, file and/or upload all physical and digital reports, records, and other required documents within the district special education data management system.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws,…