Occupational Therapist

Salary Schedule Range

Summary

Evaluates, identifies, and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for occupational therapy; Works collaboratively and communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of occupational therapy goals into classroom and home environment; Adheres to all federal, state, and local procedures

Essential Duties

• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content Identifies students exhibiting fine motor or sensory processing disorders through evaluation and analyzing deficits in motor skills of students found in the identification process
• Participates in IEP meetings in order to relate pertinent data used in the determination of students' needs
• Appropriately schedules students
• Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to address fine motor goals into the classroom, other education programs, and the home environment
• Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services
• Participates with school administration/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy program into the total education system
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice
• Adheres to all District policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure

Must hold current licensure in Occupational Therapy by the State of Georgia

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year of school system music therapy experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Competent in basic computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Classroom and community environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io.TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Posting ID: 26401


It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io.TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Occupational Therapist

Req ID: Fulton County Schools