Occupational Therapist

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through Sunday, October 19th, or until the position is filled.


Anticipated Start Date: October 19, 2026 or as soon as possible

Educational Service Unit #3 is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Brook Valley School team! Brook Valley is a unique and specialized school setting for amazing students with disabilities whose behavior significantly impacts their learning. We are seeking someone innovative who enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, and has a passion for helping students fully participate in their educational programming and activities of daily living.


Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and consultative OT services
• Develop individualized therapy goals aligned with student IEPs
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct environmental assessments and recommend adaptive equipment
• Support sensory and self-regulation strategies within behavior plans

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Nebraska OT License
• Experience with students with intellectual disabilities, emotional-behavioral disorders, or autism spectrum disorders preferred
• Knowledge of assistive technology and sensory integration practices

This is a 190-day position aligned with the Brook Valley School calendar. Regular, in-person attendance is required, with limited potential for remote work upon supervisor approval.


Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and student-centered care! Want to learn more or visit Brook Valley to see the environment firsthand before applying? Please email inquiries to Whitney Fagan at View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Title: Occupational Therapist


Job Code: 7522


Number of Days Worked: 190 days (follow the Brook Valley School Calendar)


Department: Student Services


FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional


Immediate Supervisor: Principal


Staff Supervised: None

Essential Requirements:

1. Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
2. Licensed through the State of Nebraska
3. Preferred Experience: Prior experience in a school-based setting or with students with complex intellectual disabilities, emotional-behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
4. Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with assistive technology (AT) implementation and sensory integration techniques relevant to the school environment.
5. No history of child abuse or negligence
6. Successfully pass required background checks.
7. Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment. The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.

Essential Responsibilities: (Job Tasks)

1. Understands and complies with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook, as well as the specific protocols and program philosophy of Brook Valley School.
2. Provides direct and indirect OT services to students with a verified disability within the Brook Valley School environment.
3. Assists students to be able to participate in appropriate educational programs and activities of daily living.
4. Develops appropriate therapy plans and establishes educationally relevant goals.
5. Collaborates, coaches, demonstrates and instructs the child, family, Brook Valley School personnel and others in the implementation of the program and activities to enhance the goals of the child's program and to build competence, capacity and confidence in the child's caregivers/teachers.
6. Conducts environmental assessments to identify and address sensory and physical barriers to learning and participation within the classroom and school building.
7. Assists the child, parents and personnel in the access and use of community resources.
8. Communicates verbally or in writing with physicians and other agencies involved with a student when a Release of Information has been obtained.
9. Ensures timely and accurate completion of written progress notes and service documentation logs for all students, as well as other internal ESU #3/Brook Valley written documentation as required by the administration.
10. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings as an evaluator and team member.
11. Provides appropriate IEP and IFSP goals and progress reports for each student.
12. Actively participates in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) by consulting on sensory and self-regulation strategies.
13. Assists in the selection and/or modification of equipment in Brook Valley School, home, and community to meet student needs.
14. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community agencies who may be involved in services to the child or family.
15. Displays appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively work with parents, administrators, Brook Valley personnel and the community.
16. Seeks out and participates in appropriate staff development activities to maintain and improve professional skills.
17. Regularly accesses the e-mail system for review of materials distributed from ESU #3.
18. Provides own transportation to fulfill responsibilities of position.
19. Other duties as assigned.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Essential Physical Requirements

Occupational Therapist

Item is not a requirement of the job


Occasional-up to 33% of time


Occasional/essential-


Up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job


Frequent


between 34%-66%


Continuous-over 66% of time

Stamina

1. Sitting

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

Flexibility

4. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

5. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

6. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

7. Reaching above the head

X

8. Reaching forward

X

9. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

Activities

10. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

11. Hand/grip strength

12. Driving on the job

13. Typing non-stop

Use of Arms and Hands

14. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

15. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

Lifting Requirements

16. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

X

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

17. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

Waist to shoulder

Shoulder to overhead

20. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

Pushing/Pulling

21. 25 to 50 pounds

X

22. 51 to 75 pounds

X

23. 76 to 90 pounds

24. Over 90 pounds

Carrying

25. 10 to 25 pounds

X

26. 26 to 50 pounds

X

27. 51 to 75 pounds

28. 76 to 90 pounds

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.