Occupational Therapist

Job Description Primary Purpose: Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities. Qualifications: Education: Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy; Knowledge of pediatric conditions and pediatric occupational therapy; Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: Six months experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in the school setting. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $55,162 to $67,475 Per Year Job Categories: Student Services > Occupational Therapist Application Deadline: Posted until filled Job ID: 5267831 Starting Date: To Be Determined Location Kilgore Independent School District is located in the Piney Woods of Northeast Texas, approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, TX and 70 miles west of Shreveport, LA. The district serves approximately 4,000 students across five campuses and employs over 500 faculty and staff. Contact Information Becci Thurston, Director of Special Education Kilgore ISD Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education