Occupational Therapist - 11 Month - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Harford County Public Schools • Bel Air, MD

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About The Position

To provide occupational therapy to students as determined by Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.
This position will work 20 days in addition to the regular school calendar for the purpose of supporting the special education process and Extended School Year (ESY) services.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed