Occupational Therapist SY 25-26 (900003116)

Position Title:

Occupational Therapist

Job Classification:

Classified Position (Licensed)

189 day employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsible To:

District Administrator of Special Services

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of this position is to facilitate the development and performance of everyday self-care, pre-academic and pre-vocational activities for eligible students with disabilities. Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, consultation and skilled intervention to students within the student’s least restrictive environment, as well as consultation and training to teachers and administrators regarding educationally relevant occupational therapy.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required; master’s degree preferred.
• Occupational Therapy Licensure through the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy required.
• OTR Preferred, COTA Accepted.

Experience:

• Successful field experience as an Occupational Therapist

Major Responsibilities:

Assessment

1. Perform initial and on-going evaluation of the student’s need for educationally relevant occupational therapy.
2. Interpret assessment results and assist in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans for eligible students to address issues in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, sensorimotor skills, visual motor/perceptual skills, social integration, activities of daily living, feeding, positioning, and sensory processing and regulation for alertness/attention.

 IEP development and implementation

1. Participates in IEP meetings in order to relate pertinent data used in the determination of students’ needs.
2. Collaborate with IEP team to develop IEP goals and objectives, supportive aids, accommodations, and services to provide FAPE.
3. Implement and maintain ongoing progress monitoring.
4. Regularly review student progress and provide ongoing feedback to parents and other members of the IEP team on a regular basis.
5. Coordinate services with students’ teachers to assure access to the general education curriculum and typically developing peers. Maintain and communicate therapy schedule in accordance with the IEP.

Direct Service and Consultation

1. Design and provide skilled intervention to eligible students in accordance with the IEP or 504 plan to prevent initial or further impairment or loss of function.
2. Collaborate with teachers and related support staff regarding student needs, provision of services and effective implementation of IEP strategies and skilled intervention.
3. Consult with school-based and special education staff to facilitate integration of occupational therapy strategies and interventions into the classroom, home, and community.
4. Select, manage and train personnel, parent and/or student on assistive technology to improve ability to perform tasks independently.
5. Provide training to implement IEP strategies and assist teachers to make appropriate instructional modifications.

Program Management and Data Collection

1. Prepare and maintain accurate, complete and required records as directed by the District to monitor amount, type, and quality of services provided and files reports promptly.
2. Report and maintain student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of occupational therapy services.
3. Manage compliance with state and federal requirements for documentation regarding IEP and occupational therapy services.
4. Keep current in relevant topics through participation in professional organizations and professional development activities.
5. Participate with school administration and district leaders for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy program into the total education system.
6. Maintain an accessible calendar that correlates with travel reports.

Non-Program Duties and Responsibilites:

Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Possession of good communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
• Knowledge of school-based occupational therapy techniques, research, and procedures
• Knowledge of sound instructional practices in various areas of special education, including occupational therapy and the development of IEP goals related to occupational therapy instructional strategies, and writing and executing IEPs
• Knowledge and expertise in the implementation and use of assistive technology related to students with disabilities and school-based occupational therapy practice
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations that govern the education of students with disabilities or those suspected to have a disability i.e. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the state of Georgia commitment to federal court in the Marshall vs. Georgia lawsuit (SST) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer applications.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with teachers, administrators, service providers, parents, and students.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities independently and effectively on a daily basis.
• Ability to initiate tasks independently, analyze critical data, and monitor progress toward department goals.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and recommend solutions in a constructive manner.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate instructional programming designed to enable the student to participate and progress in the general curriculum.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.

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