Occupational Therapist (SPED) 2026-2027
Topeka Public Schools USD 501•Topeka, KS
16h
About The Position
The occupational therapist evaluates students to determine their functional levels and to identify their special needs. The therapist plans and implements therapeutic activities to assist special education students in benefiting from their educational experience. The occupational therapist is responsible for planning and implementing the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum) from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Must have, or be eligible for current Occupational Therapy license from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
Nice To Haves
- School-based Occupational Therapy experience and experience with assistive technology helpful.
Responsibilities
- Implements the Individual Education Plan
- Provides training to the appropriate persons who will carry out therapy goals in the school setting
- Manages equipment and maintains a positive environment
- Provides program services that include: self help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, and prevocation/vocational skills
- Functions as a team member of the Student Improvement Team. Maintains contact with school, family, physicians, and agencies
- Formulates occupational therapy procedures
- Conducts screening evaluations and reassessment to develop Individual Education Plans
- Schedules students for evaluation and treatment
- Assigns and supervises caseload and responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned duty day
- Oversees assigned budgets
- Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign
- Must complete all Special Education paperwork including IEPs and Medicaid billing.
