8316 - Occupational Therapist

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist
DUTY DAYS: 195 Days
PAY GRADE: A01
SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

To evaluate student(s) referred for occupational therapy evaluations which will assist the ARD committee in determining possible eligibility for services. To provide occupational therapy as a related service for students with disabilities as identified in the student's individual educational program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Degree(s), certification, and/or licensure by the association and/or board as designated by law
• Prefer successful experience in Texas public schools or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides consultation to the school district for planning and implementation of occupational therapy services
• Conducts Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team for determining special needs of individual students and appropriate placement
• Makes a written report of evaluation to the Admissions, Review, and Dismissal Committee
• Assists the ARD committee in the development of the individual educational program (IEP's) in terms of eligible students and/or recommended educational alternatives
• Provide services to students with disabilities as specified in the individual education program (IEP)
• Provide consultation to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents concerning IEP implementation, maintenance, and evaluation
• Provides workshops and staff development sessions as requested by the educational staff
• Offers guidance and assistance to classroom teachers and suggestions for adapting materials and equipment for individual or class use
• Provide consultation to parents and families through evaluation summaries, home programs, referrals to other agencies, suggestions for home management and adaptive equipment and organization of parent groups
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the community health agencies
• Makes an assessment of potential architectural barriers which may hinder a handicapped child and makes suggestions for the elimination of such barriers
• Assist in the conversion of OT recommendations into educational behavioral objectives to provide the mechanism to improve the value of the educational experience of the student
• Perform other duties as assigned by proper authority

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities may include the supervision of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending; regular heavy lifting to students; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases