Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Newton County Schools Special Education Department - Covington, Georgia Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5896880 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold valid GA Occupational Therapist certificate Written, oral, and instructional skills required Experience working in a collaborative environment Ability to travel between school sites KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Ability to assess, evaluate, and administer appropriate testing as it pertains to Occupational Therapy Ability to provide and set up appropriate learning environment Proficient in administrative/record keeping duties Ability to professionally respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies Ability to maintain professional standards

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Assesses and documents students’ educational needs to develop and implement an appropriate therapy program. Develops appropriate instructional materials for students who require occupational therapy. Utilizes acceptable and innovative instructional techniques and practices. Plans in-service activities for school district personnel. Participates in Individual Education Plan meetings. Facilitates the identification of students by directly screening those students. Facilitates the attainment of special instructional materials. Participates in activities designed to promote professional growth. Consults with the local school district personnel concerning matters pertaining to the education of students with occupational therapy needs. Maintains records of services rendered to the school district. Participate in Special Olympic activities as needed. Other duties as assigned. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Ms. Brooke Dial , Director of Special Education Special Education Department Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. "Sensitive data" for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Newton County Schools