Special Education - Occupational Therapist

Special Education
- Occupational Therapist

Bibb County Public Schools SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
- Macon, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5627758

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $49.99 to $54.31 Per Hour

JOB SUMMARY

This position evaluates the students' functional status and plans an appropriate treatment program to achieve short- and long-range goals that are measurable and realistic. The therapist works with students with disabilities and many times requires the physical ability to assist the students with gross motor skill and fine motor skill activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Determines eligibility of service and recommends direct or consultative delivery if needed.
• Plans, organizes, and implements individual occupational therapy programs of service for students at the school level.
• Leads the students in individual, as well as groups, in such activity areas as daily living, fine motor, visual motor, visual perception, and sensor integration to enhance performance in the classroom.
• Recommends exercise program to enhance upper extremity function needed at the school level.
• Recommends modifications and assists with technology needs.
• Observes students’ reactions and progress and keep records to be included in case histories.
• Attends in-service training.
• Attends regular Occupational Therapy staff and team meetings to plan, evaluate, and assess treatment programs.
• Evaluates regular education and special education students' functional status, fine motor skills, visual motor skills, visual perceptual skills and how these skills affect handwriting, cutting, and self-care skills; sets treatment plan and goals. Participates in IEP planning, meetings, and implementation of services.
• Analyzes evaluation data, scores assessments, and completes a written report of abilities and weaknesses and how each effect the student at school.
• Maintains documentation for each student in Medicaid billing/doc services in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field;
Master’s degree preferred. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the theories, practice methods, and techniques of occupational therapy for psychosocial and physical rehabilitation.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on student's ability to participate in occupations.
• Knowledge and use of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice to guide intervention decisions.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of equipment, computers, and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to determine the need for an occupational therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student.
• Ability to interpret the evaluation data and write a comprehensive report that reflects strengths and barriers to student's participation and occupational performance.
• Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education Programs to meet student needs.
• Ability…