Occupational Therapist (District Wide) - position 2

Job Details

Job : 5735213

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

2026‑27 School Year

182 days/year

7.5 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Occupational Therapist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for assessing students' functional development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development, and student placement; and providing direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

This job reports to the Principal and/or Program Coordinator.

• Adapts equipment (e.g., seating, tables, desks) for the purpose of providing optimal positioning and increasing independence for special education students.
• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
• Assesses and evaluates students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities 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, team members, other professionals) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• 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 treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of enhancing students' participation in the educational context and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology.
• Instructs students and staff 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 that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs site visits at multiple worksites including home visits for the purpose of providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Procures and/or fabricates adaptive assistive technology for the purpose of meeting student needs.
• Provides direct occupational therapy service for the purpose of developing students' daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
• Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Schedules student's therapy services for the purpose of making necessary arrangements and ensuring IEP goals are met.
• Supervises the work of assigned COTAs for the purpose of providing guidance and…