Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Plan and provide direct therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.

Therapy:

• Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with occupational therapy goals Contained in students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy services.
• Design, construct, alter and provide students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote maximum independence.

Assessment:

• Assess students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretations of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students according to district procedures.

Consultation:

• Consult with educational staff regarding occupational therapy.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with selection and use of adaptive equipment and understanding of occupational therapy program.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

Student Management:

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.
• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management:

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the occupational therapy program and make changes based on the findings.
• Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive materials.
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

Administration:

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other required documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Comply with all district and assigned campus routines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Equipment Used:

• Telephone
• Computer and printer
• Calculator
• Copy Machine

Work Environment:

• The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.
• May be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date - 11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.