Occupational Therapist and Behavior Support Interventionist

Occupational Therapist and Behavior Support Interventionist JobID: 46663

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:

7/2/2025

Location:

Itinerant

Closing Date:

07/11/2025

County:

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POSITION: Occupational Therapist and Behavior Support Interventionist

LOCATION: Itinerant

CLASSIFICATION: Professional

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CONTRACT: Tentatively 200 Day contract. Total Compensation Package can be found here:

SALARY: $65,000

EFFECTIVE: At the direction of the Special Education Director

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 11, 2025

CERTIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy
• Licensed in West Virginia by the Occupational Therapy Board
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Criminal background check per WV Code 18A-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate
• Perform duties as described in the job description below.

Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

A staff member who meets the definition of professional personnel in WVC 18A-1-1, is licensed as an occupational therapist, and provides occupation therapy services to eligible students.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulation of occupational therapy policies and procedures.
• Plans, promotes, or assists in specific school projects i.e., screening, career days, etc.
• Attends staff development and professional seminars and meetings to upgrade or maintain professional skills.
• Conducts assessment and evaluations in compliance with county policies.
• Provides evaluation of children to include developmental level, status of sensory-motor skills and other pertinent skills and determines need for therapy.
• Evaluates equipment needs for students and requests needed equipment.
• Provides therapeutic treatment for students on caseload as prescribed on IEP.
• Writes goals and objectives for treatment in compliance with county procedures and policies.
• Attends IEP/EC meetings and planning meetings on students evaluated or on therapeutic caseload.
• Interacts with teachers and other staff members to integrate OT goals and plans into IEP.
• Assists teacher to modify classroom activities, which promote motor development and allow each child to participate in regular education as much as possible.
• Maintains a close working relationship with parent for follow through of OT goals in the home.
• Obtains necessary medical background information on each child to include information necessary to fulfill legal requirements and Medicaid billing requirements.
• Completes and submits Medicaid billing in compliance with county procedures and policies.
• Provides training to appropriate persons regarding effective methods to aid students in class.
• Utilizes a team approach to planning involving school personnel, families, and other appropriate persons or agencies.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs other responsibilities as designated by immediate supervisor or superintendent.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 40- pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Revised: July 2024

Behavior Support Interventionist

Position: Behavior Support Interventionist

Classification: Professional

Reports to: Principal/Special Education Director

Evaluation: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.

FLSA Status: Exempt

CERTIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold, at a minimum, a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in education or related profession.
• Criminal background check per WV Code 18A-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate
• Perform duties as described in the job description below.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, provides behavior intervention support to students and staff in development of behavior plans. Provides confidentiality by having a thorough understanding of the program's purpose.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Assists in developing, implementing, modeling behavior and Individual Education Plans for the purpose of meeting individual student needs and reinforcing learning activities.
• Assists in the preparation and adaption of instructional materials, for the purpose of providing activities and materials that facilitate student learning and performance.
• Assists in training of staff, parents, and students in specialized instructional strategies and techniques being implemented for the purpose of sharing information and techniques used in behavior intervention.
• Assists with data models alternative communication intervention strategies for the purpose of teaching students to communicate effectively.
• Implements and models alternative communication intervention strategies for the purpose of teaching students to communicate effectively.
• Implements and models social skill development techniques, including social stories, peer facilitation and peer training for the purpose of assisting in achieving academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Monitors and records data on academic and/or behavioral information for the purpose of measuring student progress in identified areas.
• Monitors student progress in identified areas for the purpose of recording
• appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with data collection and assessments for behavior support services for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress with identified goals.
• Use of assessment tools such as; frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling, and interval observations.
• Travels to school sites as required for the purpose of performing services at varied sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, and use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 40- pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Revised July 2025

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at . To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone ...; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.