Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistCaroline County Public SchoolsJob Title: Occupational TherapistLocation: School Based SiteImmediate Supervisor: Director of Exceptional EducationWork Schedule: Full Time (10 Month) 210 Days/ 8 hours a dayStudent Support Scale: Step 0-$63,840-Step 30-$98,070The selection of candidates and scheduling of interviews will be contingent upon the finalization of the Governor's Fiscal Year 2026 budget.Educational Requirements: ExemptHold or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License with a specific endorsement in the areaHas knowledge of Special Education law, experience with creating plan of care for studentsMust have demonstrated the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, teachers, and parentsMust have a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an occupational therapistJob GoalDevelops and implements a program for facilitation, restoration and/or maintenance of optimum independence in students with disabilities whose adaptive skills and/or effective functioning in the environment have been impaired. In addition, this position will work to coordinate efforts to identify, evaluate, and place students with disabilities. This position will adhere to and ensure compliance with all state and federal legislation pertaining to students with disabilities in Caroline County Public Schools.Performance ResponsibilitiesPerforms functions in the following areas: General Development, Self-help or Self-care, Needs for individual and environmental adaptations, Functional Mobility, Motor Skills and Musculoskeletal System and Sensory Motor Integration Skills.Provide Pre-vocational and Vocational SkillsServes as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide an appropriate educational program for students with disabilitiesMaintains essential records necessary to the efficient operation of the program including student dataUtilizes vocational assessment information to assist with academic and vocational programming.Facilitates linkages to outside agencies.Provides technical assistance to schools, parents, and/or students with disabilities.Responds to transition queries from parents and/or students with disabilities.Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Education.Offer instructional strategies for exceptional education teachers.Provide instructional support to exceptional education teachers for Child Study process, the Evaluation process and the IEP process.Adheres to the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of EthicsPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of professional personnel.