2026/27 Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

$66,265 + approved work experience Exempt 187 Days If hired, the State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49.00 will be charged for fingerprinting. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job No.: 3504 FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Lead Occupational & Physical Therapy Pay Grade: 305 Dept./Campus: Special Programs & Services Term: 187 Days

Primary Purpose

To plan and provide therapy as a related service which may be developmental, corrective, supportive or evaluative services, not instructional in nature, which may be required for a student to benefit from special education instruction and for implementation of a student's individualized educational plan.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Consult/collaborate with professionals, paraprofessionals, parents, and students.
• Provide direct treatment and consultation to students based on individualized education programs.
• Document and maintain service-related records.
• May serve as OT student fieldwork supervisor for long- or short-term students.
• Interact constructively with a variety of professionals, age groups, cultures, families, and socio-economic groups.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise COTA's.

General Qualification Guidelines

Education/Certification/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or related field required.
• Current occupational therapy certification and/or state license as designated by law required.
• Experience in occupational therapy in a pediatrics and/or school setting desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
• Skill in organization; analytical; and communication.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; and maintain accurate and auditable records.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis. All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Ability to compose material such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact and to make presentations outside of the immediate work area.

Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.

Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

May be required to lift 50-80 pounds unassisted.

May be required to lift 81-200 pounds assisted.

Use standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

May work prolonged or irregular hours.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Maintain composure and professionalism at all times. All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.