Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 School Year

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position integrates occupational therapy knowledge and skills related to curriculum demands, evaluation, learning styles, task analysis, and behavioral regulation to support students whose fine motor, sensory, self-care, or functional skills adversely impact their educational progress. The role involves providing occupational therapy to eligible students, collaborating with team members on therapeutic interventions, environmental adaptations, and instructional modifications. The therapist will work on the acquisition of or development of compensatory strategies for various skills, administer evaluations, and interpret results. They will also serve as an active participant in special education committees, observe students, develop and implement interventions, and consult with teachers, parents, and administrators. Additionally, the role includes conferencing with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with special education regulations, assisting with in-service training, and attending professional development. This is a 10-month position on a 2025-2026 school year calendar.

Requirements

Possess at least a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree; master’s degree preferred.
Hold a valid Virginia License in occupational therapy.
Knowledge of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act).
Knowledge of state regulations governing special education.
Knowledge of all areas of exceptionality.
Knowledge of tests and measurement.
Skill in working effectively as a consultant.
Skill in developing and implementing learning strategies.
Skill in written communication.
Skill in working with technology for completion of required paperwork.
Skill in utilizing appropriate and necessary assistive technology.
Ability to plan and prioritize work in a timely manner.
Serves as a role model.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy to eligible students.
Collaborates with team members to provide therapeutic interventions, environmental adaptations, and instructional modifications to support student achievement in the educational setting.
Works on the acquisition of or development of compensatory strategies for fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor skills, visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills.
Administers an occupational therapy evaluation to referred students, as well as analyzes and interprets the results in a written report.
Serves as an active participant on special education committees, such as child study, eligibility, and IEP.
Observes students in the classroom to determine observable learning styles, behaviors, personal characteristics, and academic strengths and weaknesses.
Develops and implements interventions in the classroom to address speech and language concerns.
Serves as a consultant for teachers, parents, and administrators to enhance the academic experience of individual students and promote academic achievement.
Conferences with parents, teachers, and students, when appropriate in order to explain assessment results and discuss the implications of instruction.
Assists in assuring division compliance to local, state, and federal regulations governing special education.
Assists in the planning and/or implementation of in-service training.
Attends the appropriate professional conferences/workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned.