Occupational Therapist

POSITION: Occupational Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess:

• An occupational therapy license from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
• A valid Kansas driver’s license
• Experience providing occupational therapy with an emphasis on developmental disabilities
• Experience working collaboratively with teams and families.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a school setting

REPORTS TO: TBLSEC Special Education Administrators and USD 458 & USD 464 Building Principals

JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy to individuals and groups of students with exceptionalities in the educational setting per the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development- sensory-motor integration- self-care- and the activities of daily living.
• Writes assessment reports identifying the student’s needs.
• Writes proposed goals and objectives as part of the IEP based on the educational goals to improve the student’s functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings.
• Maintains progress data.
• Participates in the IEP meeting.
• Collaborates with other providers.
• Provides students with individual and group therapy sessions.
• Adapts equipment to assure proper positioning and to enhance functional performance of the student.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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