Occupational Therapist Education Job

Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Exceptional Student Education

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education

• Licensed by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide an individually planned program of educationally relevant therapy for students receiving Exceptional Student Education Services
• As an itinerant school therapist, develop a therapy schedule and manage time effectively
• Manage materials and equipment effectively
• Maintain and prepare reports needed for the Medicaid reimbursement program

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources 426 School Street Sebring, FL 33870 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io.