26/27 SY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position located at the Syphax Education Center, providing occupational therapy services within an educational model for identified students. The role involves collaboration with teachers and school staff to create integrated programs for special education students. The therapist will determine service levels through evaluations, document student progress, and maintain accurate caseload records. The position requires working with students from preschool age through 21 with diverse disabilities and collaborating with educators for integrated programming.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Must be registered nationally as qualified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), or completion of registration upon employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public school system occupational therapy program or pediatrics preferred.
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Function as an itinerant clinician to provide appropriate "educational model" occupational therapy services for identified students.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to provide integrated programs for special education students.
• Determine through occupational therapy evaluation procedures appropriate model and level of service required for each student.
• Document student progress with periodic updates.
• Keep accurate records on caseloads including attendance.
• Willing to work with students preschool-age through 21 years, with a variety of disabilities.
• Willing to collaborate with regular and special education teachers to provide integrated educational programming.

What This Job Offers

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