Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational and Physical Therapist

Reports To: Special Education Supervisor and/or Assistant Special Education Supervisor

Qualifications: Certified Licensed Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist

Purpose Statement: To develop and implement an individualized therapy plan for students

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

● Evaluates the student’s ability through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews

● Provides a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention

● Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results

● Participates in IEP meetings to review evaluation results, and offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals

● Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment

● Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes

● Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible

● Monitors and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention

● Documents occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision

● Provides staff development for assistants who work one on one with students

● Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position. ● Regular, effective interpersonal communication with team members and stakeholders is required.

● Other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Hawkins County Schools and safety of all students and staff.

Capacity and Ability Requirements: The usual job demands require the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity. In addition, a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive from a designated location to various schools and BOE facilities is required.

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan. The length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Hawkins County School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.