Occupational Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing students’ physical development level and functional deficits; provide appropriate evidence-based interventions to meet the objectives of students’ IEPs;  provide appropriate recommendations for student accommodations, adapted equipment and assistive technology; provide instruction and training, as required, for school staff, students and parents; and provide recommendations for program development.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist as issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine

• Have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and a vehicle available for business use

• Must be First Aid, CPR and AED certified and maintain current certifications

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and  methodologies of occupational therapy in the educational setting

• Working knowledge and understanding of special education policies and procedures on the county, state and federal levels

• Demonstrate ability to develop instructional goals and to design, write and deliver Individualized Educational Plans

• Demonstrate ability to communicate program goals orally and in writing

• Demonstrate ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning

• Ability to be flexible in areas of responsibility

• Efficient in the use of technology  - to write and share reports, provide electronic input on students’ IEPs, complete Medicaid billing and complete required department communication

Reports to: Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying students requiring evaluation and/or services

• Assess students’ fine motor, self-care, development skills and sensory processing to determine functional deficits that are impacting access and participation to the specialized education program

• Follow all LEA and VDOE guidelines regarding special education timelines for completion and submission of written evaluations

• Maintain ongoing and up to date documentation of all services provided and documentation required for Medicaid billing

• Work cooperatively with school staff, parents and personnel in community services to assist in determining appropriate and required related service of occupational therapy

• Provide recommendations for appropriate accommodations, modifications or adapted equipment

• Provide services in the least restrictive environment with the ultimate goal of having the student able to generalize new learned skills in a variety of environments

• Provide guidance and required information to the OT/PT adapted equipment technician when participating in a students’ program with the therapist

• Supervise OT or OTA students according to departmental and AOTA guidelines

• Participate in trainings, meetings, workshops, etc.

• Assist in program planning when students receiving therapy move from one school or program to another

• Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence

• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and alter instruction to meet group/individual needs

• Perform other related duties as required

Terms of Employment:  Ten months with salary to be established by the Franklin County School Board.

Evaluation:  Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with school board policy and regulations which address evaluation of certificated personnel.