Occupational Therapist - Special Education - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist Special Education 2026-27 School Year Teach Lead Inspire Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools. Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking educators who are innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving. The division is passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps and prepared to engage with their Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of their Equity Mission Statement. They are the first public school division in Virginia to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all. Licensed Occupational Therapists in educational systems are considered to be related services personnel. The occupational therapist is responsible for assessment, planning, and goal development; and provides appropriate intervention services designed to enhance student potential for learning. Assists students in acquiring those performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment, and to function to their highest level of independence.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate (entry-level or post-professional) in occupational therapy.
Basic computer competence.
Is eligible for or has sat and passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam.
Licensed or eligible to work in the state of Virginia and working on licensure.
Must be eligible to participate in school-based Medicaid claiming by having a valid NPI number or willing to secure an NPI number upon employment.
Knowledge of the federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
Ability to deliver effective, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective occupational therapy interventions for students.
Effective communication skills- both orally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills including time management and documentation.
Basic computer literacy - word processing, data entry, Outlook, Google Drive, etc.
Ability to determine the need for a school-based occupational therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student.
Ability to interpret the evaluation data and write a comprehensive report that reflects strengths and barriers to the student’s academic participation and occupational performance in the school setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, administrators, advocates, students, and others.

Nice To Haves

Master's or higher is preferred.
Familiarity with evidence-based practices in the school setting and educational versus medical model.
Completion of a pediatric fieldwork II experience, doctoral experience/capstone, or pediatric work experience as an occupational therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out assessment and evaluation procedures
Plans and develops therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and will be used in the students' educational programs
Establishes a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and that conforms to state and school division policy
Maintains and is accountable for inventory of equipment and supplies
Communicates results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and, when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the students
Attends staffing and other school meetings when appropriate
Facilitates in-service education and professional development for related service/occupational therapy staff
Monitors the occupational therapy program goals by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures
Provides consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives
Provides reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant
Communicates the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate supervising school administrator
Performs other duties as required