LTS - Occupational Therapist (OT)

JOB GOAL: To provide high-quality services, assessments, and consultation across the district in collaboration with building-based and district staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participate as a member of the evaluation team by performing assessments, making recommendations through written reports and by writing appropriate sections of students’ educational plans. • Participation in individually assigned schools MTSS (student support) process to screen students and help determine short-term interventions (6-12 weeks) and delivery of services. • Serve as consultant to school personnel and parents, sharing knowledge and information related to area of expertise as needed. • Serve as a liaison between community providers [e.g. medical personnel, private therapists] and school personnel as appropriate. • Maintain communication with parents regarding student performance and progress as needed. • Provide direct service for an assigned caseload, as outlined on students’ educational plan. • Maintain thorough and ongoing records of individual student performance and progress. • Evaluate student progress on a regular basis. • Work in a cooperative interdisciplinary team approach in planning and implementing student services. •Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. • Develop and maintain a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources available. This includes the implementation of appropriate systems of behavior management. • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Provides supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as dictated by the American Occupational Therapy Association and conducts their yearly evaluation. • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and state and federal regulations. • Attend and participate in faculty meetings as needed. •Provide for professional growth through an ongoing professional development. • Any and all other duties required to fulfill the responsibilities of a therapist of students with special needs. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ability to manage caseload of students through direct and consultative means • Documentation of services in accordance with Medicaid guidelines and in the IEP Platform • Always maintain a high degree of professionalism (attendance, punctuality, demeanor, etc.) • Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties ● Strong written and oral communication skills ● Attention to detail

Salary : $51,000 - $85,000