Occupational Therapy (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist, also referred to as the Specialist, Occupational Therapy, provides educationally related occupational therapy to special education pupils whose individual educational plans indicate they need these services. The position is directly responsible to the administrators of the buildings served and to the Coordinator of Health Services or Occupational Therapy. The role assesses and evaluates pupils’ self-help, fine motor, sensory integration, and visual perceptual skills; provides therapy and documents progress; and contributes to evaluations, reports, and program planning. The Occupational Therapist also supports the use and maintenance of adaptive equipment, communicates with parents, school personnel, and community agencies, and may travel between schools and central offices. The position requires verbal and written communication, basic computer proficiency, sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and courteous service to a diverse population. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required. The role is classified as exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Verbal and written communication skills to give and obtain information with people inside and outside the organization.
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook, validated by testing.
Use sound judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments and communicate with a supervisor when discretion is needed.
Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality.
Conform to professional dress and appearance standards appropriate to the position.
Understand the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, and employees’ roles in achieving them.
Handle interactions with a diverse population with tact and diplomacy, respond appropriately to customer needs, and maintain a positive attitude with customers and colleagues.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Ability to use SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines, may be required.
Report to work dressed appropriately for the position and in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259.

Responsibilities

Assess and/or evaluate pupils’ self-help, fine motor, sensory integration, and visual perceptual abilities.
Provide educationally related occupational therapy services to special education pupils and maintain appropriate records of their progress.
Write progress reports for pupils receiving direct occupational therapy and provide progress summaries to classroom teachers.
Provide written interpretations of completed evaluations and participate in staffing as an active team member when developing individual pupils’ program needs.
Maintain, design, construct, or obtain adaptive devices to support or improve independent functioning and daily living skills in the educational setting.
Participate in comprehensive evaluations and conferences for pupils referred for occupational therapy evaluations.
Provide liaison services among parents, school personnel, and community agencies to facilitate communication about occupational therapy services.
Assist parents and classroom teachers when adapted or modified equipment is used by an identified pupil.
Maintain special adaptive equipment purchased by USD 259 and recommend new equipment to the Coordinator of Health Services or Occupational Therapy as needed.
Maintain an inventory of occupational therapy equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Travel between schools and central offices when required.
Comply with WPS equipment-use guidelines.
Perform assigned duties and scheduled hours unless approved leave has been received, and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.
Interact with internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide responsive customer service.