Occupational Therapist (SPED) 2023-2024

Position Purpose: The occupational therapist evaluates students to determine their functional levels and to identify their special needs. The therapist plans and implements therapeutic activities to assist special education students in benefiting from their educational experience. The occupational therapist is responsible for planning and implementing the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). 

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum) from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must have, or be eligible for current Occupational Therapy license from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. School-based Occupational Therapy experience and experience with assistive technology helpful.

Performance Responsibilities:

 Implements the Individual Education Plan Provides training to the appropriate persons who will carry out therapy goals in the school setting 

Manages equipment and maintains a positive environment 

Provides program services that include: self help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, and prevocation/vocational skills 

Functions as a team member of the Student Improvement Team. 

Maintains contact with school, family, physicians, and agencies 

Formulates occupational therapy procedures 

Conducts screening evaluations and reassessment to develop Individual Education Plans 

Schedules students for evaluation and treatment 

Assigns and supervises caseload and responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned duty day

 Oversees assigned budgets

Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner 

Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Must complete all Special Education paperwork including IEPs and Medicaid billing

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