SPED Occupational Therapist Special Education

Occupational Therapist

Location:

Special Education

FTE: .8

Interim Position

Dates: 9/14/2026 - 5/27/2027

The job of the Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing student’s functional sensory motor development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility and program development.

• Assesses’ students fine motor, sensory motor and functional abilities (ie. Perceptual-motor, visual motor, fine motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining service eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive devices and classroom modifications.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (ie. parents, teachers, special education team members, administration, maintenance personnel, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines as indicated by Federal law, State guidelines and PVUSD policies.
• Have time management and organizational skills that allow the therapist to create a schedule for providing services to students on their caseload at multiple campuses, complete required documentation and attend appropriate meetings for students on their caseload.
• Consults with teachers, parents, special education team members , other personnel and/or outside professional 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 IEP goals, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of addressing students’ sensorimotor deficits and ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers or modifying access for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology.
• Instructs students and staff for the purpose of providing information on developmental, sensory, medical and/or behavioral attributes, use of assistive devices and/or implementing plans for addressing functional limitations.
• Interprets outside medical and outside therapy reports for the purpose of providing information as it relates to school based therapy.
• Maintains files and/or records (ie. progress reports, attendance logs, evaluations, IEP’s, billing information, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance as related to IEP’s, MET’s, and DSC.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, courses (ie. trainings, IEP’s, MET’s, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs site visits during Community Based Instruction for the purpose of consulting regarding interventions and assistance as required.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (correspondence, emails, developing goals, Medicaid billings, clinical notes, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Provides direct occupational therapy services for the purpose of developing students sensorimotor skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
• Researches resources and methods (ie. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ functional goals.
• Responds to inquiries (ie. parents, staff, students) for the purpose of providing information…