LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational Therapist

Term of Employment: Nine (9) Months

Location: Morehouse Student Services Center 1607 Martin Luther King South Bastrop, Louisiana 71220

How To Apply: Complete MPSB's Application for Certified Positions online at Attach a detailed resume, a copy of your transcript/s, Occupational Therapist Certification/License, and any relevant document(s) that support any experience or qualifications you may have as an applicant.

Qualifications: The applicant shall possess the certification required by the applicable rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Department of Education and/or the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education at the time that the applicant begins to hold the position. Applicant must hold a valid license to practice occupational therapy in Louisiana in compliance with R.S. 37:3001-3014, administered by the Board of Medical Examiners. (Must have COTA License)

Reports To: Pupil Appraisal & Discipline Compliance Coordinator Supervisor for Special Education

Evaluator: Pupil Appraisal & Discipline Compliance Coordinator Director for Special Education

Job Goal: To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by providing a full range of pupil appraisal services to students in need of such assistance.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide the appropriate services to exceptional students according to the multidisciplinary evaluation results and the decision of the IEP committee.
• Assist in the evaluation of students suspected of being exceptional according to established criteria as stated in Bulletin 1508.
• Participate in IEP committee meetings on all students requiring services and maintains an annual review of IEPs on students being served.
• Provide needed treatment according to IEP goals.
• Obtain orders from the student's physician prior to providing services.
• Participate in special education eligibility determination and IEP meetings
• Provide necessary in-service training for school personnel and parents on topics and techniques related to the staff member's area of expertise.
• Provide supervision to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the guidelines of the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Morehouse Parish School System.
• Follow approved schedule as set forth in writing and approved by the appropriate authority in accordance with established guidelines.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including treatment provided, progress notes, attendance, and lesson plans on all students served.
• Complete all required evaluation reports within the required timelines and established regulations.
• Attend professional meetings and keep abreast of current trends, techniques, and regulations.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the parish Evaluation Plan.

Morehouse Parish School Board