OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Early Childhood

Occupational Therapist - Early Childhood

Positions available on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on candidate preference and organizational needs.

*POSITION RECEIVES AN ANNUAL $7,000 RELATED SERVICES STIPEND*

FTE: 1.0

HOURS/DAY: 8.0

DAYS PER YEAR: 188 (new teachers)/186 (returning teachers)

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-26

Required:

• OT License, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as KDHE and the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Job Goal:

Provide an effective program of instruction on the needs and capabilities of the individuals and family groups involved including:

• Identification of children with developmental delays or disabilities;
• Referral for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of occupational therapy needs;
• Provision of occupational therapy services for the habilitation or prevention of impairments or disorders; and
• Counseling and guidance of parents, children, and providers regarding orthopedic impairments or disorders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide services to a diverse population of students as stated in the student's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Provide services to children and families in a child's natural environment (home and community based services).
• Participate in assessment of students educational needs in regards to communication which may include observation, interviews, standardized assessments, and curriculum-based assessments. Completes written reports and follows procedural guidelines as set forth by Principal and Special Education Facilitator.
• Participate in team problem solving with Part C facilitator coordinating programming to ensure effective services, interventions, and supports.
• Maintain daily activity logs to document activities and contacts as required by the district and state.
• Consults and collaborates with providers and staff on ways to support families based on IFSP needs.
• Keeps exceptional student's IFSP's current and maintains information according to Part C and district policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to possess and maintain appropriate licensure or certification in the state of Kansas.
• Ability to possess and maintain licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and concise manner, and possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers.
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide a prompt response or determine next steps.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to travel as needed.

The tasks listed in this position description are subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent. The incumbent is expected to take on other duties as requested or assigned by his/her supervisor.

Terms of Employment and Evaluation as outlined in Board Policy.