Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistElizabeth City-Pasquotank Public SchoolsReports to: Director of Exceptional ChildrenSupervises: May supervise other support personnelPurpose: The Occupational Therapist participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of an occupational therapy program to provide screening, evaluation and treatment of exceptional students. The employee must select, from a wide range of activities, the program activity appropriate for each student.Essential Job Functions:Evaluates students' abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of informationProvides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skillsParticipates in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education PlansDesigns and constructs or modifies special equipment to meet individual needsInstructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional studentsCoordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy programAssist with budget projections for programDocuments needs for equipment and materialsMaintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State guidelines and ECPPS policiesKnowledge and Skills:Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of occupational therapyWorking knowledge of child developmentWorking knowledge of general management practiceSkill in adapting or designing equipment for individual needsAbility to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activitiesAbility to plan, administer and coordinate a physical therapy programAbility to plan, coordinate and conduct on the job training and continuing education for a variety of individualsAbility to stand for an extended period of timeMust be able to stoop, squat, bend, twist, stretch, turn, lift, and carryAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingMust be courteous and pleasant with students, parents, faculty and staffMust be able to establish and maintain good working relationshipsMust be able to motivate studentsMust maintain confidentialityTraining and Experience:Graduation from a four-year accredited program of occupational therapy and two years of experience orMaster's Degree in Physical TherapyLicense as an occupational therapist in NCSalary: Salary Grade 76/MH17Full-time 10 month employmentDisclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position.* In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.