Occupational Therapist - 10 Month - 2026 - 2027 School Year

HCPS • Harford, PA

5d

About The Position

To provide occupational therapy to students as determined by Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a Maryland license as an occupational therapist from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).
• Able to collaborate with school-based staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Serves as an itinerant therapist to students with a documented educational disability and as a consultant to teachers, parents, administrators, and others as appropriate.
• Serves as a member of an IEP/IFSP/504 team when occupational therapy is a topic of discussion.
• Performs team approved occupational therapy screening assessments and evaluations during the school year and summer months, as required.
• Interprets test results and writes reports.
• Participates in the development of IEPs/lFSPs/504s.
• Provides occupational therapy services to students with an approved IEP/IFSP/504.
• Provides consultative services to parents, teachers, school staff, administrators, transportation staff, and others as appropriate.
• Consults with outside agencies; shares information with teachers, administrators, and school health staff as appropriate.
• Completes Medicaid billing encounter forms.
• Maintains accurate records and completes required special education forms.
• Maintains documentation of services provided to students.
• Provides therapy to students as part of the Extended School Year (ESY) Program.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

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