JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist 

DUTY DAYS: 195 Days 

PAY GRADE: A01

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

To evaluate student(s) referred for occupational therapy evaluations which will assist the ARD committee in determining possible eligibility for services. To provide occupational therapy as a related service for students with disabilities as identified in the student's individual educational program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

•  Degree(s), certification, and/or licensure by the association and/or board as designated by law
• Prefer successful experience in Texas public schools or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.  Provides consultation to the school district for planning and implementation of occupational therapy services
2. Conducts Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team for determining special needs of individual students and appropriate placement
3. Makes a written report of evaluation to the Admissions, Review, and Dismissal Committee
4. Assists the ARD committee in the development of the individual educational program (IEP's) in terms of eligible students and/or recommended educational alternatives
5. Provide services to students with disabilities as specified in the individual education program (IEP)
6. Provide consultation to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents concerning IEP implementation, maintenance, and evaluation
7. Provides workshops and staff development sessions as requested by the educational staff
8. Offers guidance and assistance to classroom teachers and suggestions for adapting materials and equipment for individual or class use
9. Provide consultation to parents and families through evaluation summaries, home programs, referrals to other agencies, suggestions for home management and adaptive equipment and organization of parent groups
10. Acts as a liaison between the school and the community health agencies
11. Makes an assessment of potential architectural barriers which may hinder a handicapped child and makes suggestions for the elimination of such barriers
12. Assist in the conversion of OT recommendations into educational behavioral objectives to provide the mechanism to improve the value of the educational experience of the student
13. Perform other duties as assigned by proper authority

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Supervisory responsibilities may include the supervision of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending; regular heavy lifting to students; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases