Occupational Therapist; SY Extended

Position Title

Occupational Therapist

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education.
• Licensed by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Light work—exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening.

• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education.

• To provide an individually planned program of educationally relevant therapy for students receiving Exceptional Student Education Services.
• To conduct functional assessments in the classroom setting.
• To work effectively and collaboratively with other educational team members in developing integrated Individual Educational Plans for students.
• To participate and meet with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Team.
• Maintain and prepare periodic records as required.
• As an itinerant school therapist, develop a therapy schedule and manage time effectively.
• Manage materials and equipment effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of annual departmental budget.
• Attend meetings and workshops to enhance professional development and continuing education when assigned by the administrators of Exceptional Student Education.
• Maintain and prepare reports needed for the Medicaid reimbursement program.

All other duties as assigned by supervising administrator.

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process.

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy.

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule.

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.