Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist in a school setting, you will work closely with students, teachers, and other school professionals to assess, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions for students with physical, sensory, and/or cognitive challenges. You will help students develop the skills necessary to engage in classroom activities, self-care tasks, and other school-related activities.

• Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of child development, school-based therapy interventions, and IEP processes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of students’ occupational therapy needs that include self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, sensory processing and pre-vocational/vocational skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy plans based on students' needs and goals.
• Consult with staff to provide early intervention services through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) within the district schools.
• Provide direct therapy services to students both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure effective service delivery and progress monitoring.
• Educate and support staff in implementing strategies to enhance students’ participation in the classroom environment.
• Document and maintain detailed records of student progress and therapy sessions and complete billing activities associated with Medicaid School-Based Services.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of appropriate goals.
• Provide recommendations for assistive technology and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives to promote student well-being and inclusion.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills are valued.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of the state and federal special education rules and regulations.