Anticipated Vacancy 2026-27: Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Shenandoah Valley Regional Program (SVRP)-Harrisonburg City and Page County

Augusta County Public Schools•Staunton, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapists (OTs) are responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of the delivery of occupational therapy services in educational settings for students with disabilities whose skills and functional performance significantly limit access to their educational program.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal, state, and local educational regulations that affect delivery of school-based services, including the structure and function of school systems and other agencies
Knowledge and understanding of the special education process and appropriate curriculum standards, as well as the developmental and learning characteristics of children and childhood disabilities and health conditions that may impact student performance
Ability to establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and administrators
Ability to use computer technology to perform basic job functions, as well as knowledge of assistive technology applications for students with disabilities
Ability to work independently in a variety of settings across age and diagnostic categories
Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day
Ability to work together as a member of a collaborative team to support student achievement
Flexibility, priority setting, and effective time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities, caseload demands, and required deadlines
Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university recognized by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Initial certification by the NBCOT and current license by the Virginia Board of Medicine for Occupational Therapy
Maintain professional development plan to meet requirements for CEUs required for licensure
Current Virginia motor vehicle driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an OT preferred, preferably in a school system or other pediatric setting

Responsibilities

Support early intervention and response to intervention program with school staff
Select and administer appropriate assessment tools and interpret/report evaluation results
Determine student’s strengths, needs, and ability to participate in meaningful school activities
Work collaboratively with the team to set measurable educational goals for student progress based on baseline data.
Document the progress on the set goals
Implement and deliver mandated services and/or accommodations aligned with evidence-based practices, student/staff needs, and the IEP
Embed therapy intervention into the context of student natural activities and routines to build upon the student’s knowledge and skills
Use various types and methods of service provision for individualized student interventions to engage and maintain active learning and reinforce learning goals
Transport supplies and equipment to various sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials as needed
Promote a positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning, while serving as an advocate for access to OT services for all students in need
Adapt environment to facilitate student access to and participation in activities
Promote sensitivity and respect for various diversities
Promote the least restrictive environment of the student within the educational context
Provide direction for the work of assigned COTAs (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants), Educational Assistants, and/or OT fieldwork students for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring program objectives are achieved
Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, treatment plans, evaluations, reports, etc.)
Serve as an active member of interdisciplinary teams (i.e. Child Study, Eligibility, 504, and/or IEP) to support participation and achievement for students with disabilities
Maintain a commitment and adhere to the professional ethics and standards as defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association and participate in meaningful and continuous professional growth