What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Newton County Schools?
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold valid GA Occupational Therapist certificate
- Written, oral, and instructional skills required
- Experience working in a collaborative environment
- Ability to travel between school sites
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Ability to assess, evaluate, and administer appropriate testing as it pertains to Occupational Therapy
- Ability to provide and set up appropriate learning environment
- Proficient in administrative/record keeping duties
- Ability to professionally respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies
- Ability to maintain professional standards
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Assesses and documents students’ educational needs to develop and implement an appropriate therapy program.
- Develops appropriate instructional materials for students who require occupational therapy.
- Utilizes acceptable and innovative instructional techniques and practices.
- Plans in-service activities for school district personnel.
- Participates in Individual Education Plan meetings.
- Facilitates the identification of students by directly screening those students.
- Facilitates the attainment of special instructional materials.
- Participates in activities designed to promote professional growth.
- Consults with the local school district personnel concerning matters pertaining to the education of students with occupational therapy needs.
- Maintains records of services rendered to the school district.
- Participate in Special Olympic activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.