Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Major Function
This individual position responsible for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs and/or support services for exceptional students Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs and/or provides therapy to exceptional students
• Participates in Staffing Team and other professional meetings
• Maintains appropriate ESE student records
• Assists teachers in understanding ESE programs and goals
• Provides materials appropriate to students needs
• Assesses and evaluates exceptional students
• Performs other related duties as required
• Designing the occupational therapy program so that is consistent with the total educational philosophy and goals of the Academies
• Working in coordination with other ESE teachers and ancillary personnel in planning and developing the program
• Preparing, implementing, and evaluating an annual educational plan of care for each student based on individually assessed needs and in accordance with Pepin Academies procedures
• Using appropriate assessment instruments pertinent to areas of therapy
• Providing specialized occupational therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of the students
• Providing parents with suggestions for home techniques
• Ensuring that each student in the program has necessary evaluation records in his/her permanent folder
• Supplying progress reports to school personnel, physicians, and parents of exceptional students as necessary and requested
• Adheres to the standards and requirements necessary for licensure

School Expectations: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support Pepin Academies' vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Licensed as an occupational therapist/physical therapist in Florida by the Board of Medical Examiners.