Occupational Therapist (Candidate Pool) 26-27

College Station ISD • College Station, TX

3d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assesses identified students for Occupational Therapy services as well as implements and evaluates individualized instructional programs for students.

Requirements

• Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the state or national board
• Knowledge of pediatric evaluation techniques and research-based interventions
• Knowledge of special education procedures, rules and laws
• Skill in use of tests and measurements for assessing physical function
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (oral or written) skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in pediatrics and/or a school setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses referred students using standardized evaluation instruments, classroom and clinical observations, and interviews with parents and teachers as necessary
• Is responsible for preparing reports and documents pertinent to Occupational Therapy evaluations in a timely manner in preparation for the student’s ARD meetings
• Coordinates with teachers to help develop the annual Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals for each identified student requiring OT support
• Attends ARD meetings for students identified as in need of or currently receiving OT services
• Plans intervention goals and activities for individual students and/or groups
• Integrates Occupational Therapy activities into the classroom through collaboration with regular and special education teachers
• Provides direct, in-class, or consultative Occupational Therapy interventions for individuals and/or groups according to students’ IEPs, as specified in the ARD
• Instructs, supervises, and monitors teachers and classroom assistants as needed according to the student’s IEP
• Maintains and documents intervention and progress using forms, records, and reports
• Is responsible for collaborating with teachers to prepare progress notes in a timely manner
• Orders equipment necessary for individual students, in conjunction with other related services personnel as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Occupational Therapist and/or the Director of Special Services
• May require supervision of occupational therapy assistant(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed