What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Early Childhood Occupational Therapist, 7.5 hrs/day, 185 days position at Lincoln Public Schools?
Location: Early Childhood Department
The Early Childhood Occupational Therapist participates in the child and family assessment process for children ages birth to three. Services are provided through the primary service provider / coaching model to children and their families in their natural environments. This therapist also provides services to children ages 3-5 in the district's center based preschool program.
Responsibilities include serving as the primary service provider for children with disabilities ages birth to 3 and providing services through the Primary Service Provider Model to children and their families in natural environments. This position also serves some children ages 3-5 who are in community/home childcares as well as preschool aged children in the distirct's preschool program. Must demonstrate the ability and skills necessary for successful collaboration and planning with families, caregivers and community providers as well as other early childhood service providers to implement programming and services to meet the needs of children with disabilities, through the use of a coaching model. Responsible for the development and implementation of IEPs and IFSP and other related special education paperwork. Responsible for child and family assessment, including assessment of motor development, collection of GOLD data, collaboration with families/community child care providers on home visits and on-going communication with center based preschool staff through the implementation of the child's IFSP/IEP. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Position requires travel to homes, community child cares and LPS preschool sites as part of the assignment. This position requires a Nebraska Drivers license, dependable transportation and a driving record that meets the district's requirements.This is a full time posiiton (185 days) and works on a continuous year calendar. Position does require some late afternoon/evening responsibilities that are pre-arranged.
2025-2026 Salary $59.99/hour (2026-2027 Salary pending board approval)
185 days
Job Description: Occupational Therapist, Early Childhood
This position is subject to a veterans preference.