Job Description
POSITION: Occupational Therapist SCHOOL / DEPT: Special Education EVALUATOR: Director: Special Education ABOUT THE POSITION The Occupational Therapist will identify and evaluate children who may need special education services, meet with appropriate committees, and assist in making appropriate educational recommendations. The Occupational Therapist will serve with the psychologist, the educational evaluator and other staff as support personnel to the special education and regular education teachers. JOB QUALIFICATIONS This position requires any combination equivalent to: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university. Valid Occupational Therapy license by the state of Kentucky. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are listed for reference. Success will involve the ongoing demonstration of desire and ability to perform responsibilities effectively, efficiently, pleasantly and with a focus on student success. Design and evaluate the occupational therapy program, procedures and assessment. Assists with the screening and referral process for students who are experiencing difficulty in the classroom as needed. Prepare, implement and evaluate individual students in accordance with the district policies and OT guidelines. Provide assessments for referred individuals, which may include developmental level, sensorimotor, neuromuscular, fine motor, perceptual motor, self-help, and pre-vocational skills. Attend ARC meetings as required unless the parent signs the excusal form. Provide annual reports, service logs and maintenance of appropriate records. Assist the special education teacher in developing the IEP which will also act as the treatment plan. <