Occupational Therapy (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Occupational Therapy is directly responsible to the administrators of those buildings served and to the Coordinator of Health Services or Occupational Therapy for providing educationally related occupational therapy to special education pupils whose individual educational plan indicates occupational therapy services.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required

Nice To Haves

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities

Responsibilities

Assesses and/or evaluates pupils’ abilities in the areas of self-help, fine motor skills, sensory integration skills, and visual perceptual skills
Provides educationally related occupational therapy services to special education pupils in need of therapy and keeps appropriate records of pupils' progress
Writes progress reports for all pupils receiving direct occupational therapy, and provides a summary of the progress to the classroom teacher
Provides written interpretations of all evaluations completed and is an active team member in staffing when writing program needs for individual pupils
Maintains, designs, constructs, or obtains adaptive devices to maintain or to improve independent functioning skills and to improve daily living skills in the educational setting
Participates in comprehensive evaluations, and conferences for pupils referred for Occupational Therapy evaluations
Provides liaison service between parents, school personnel, and community agencies to facilitate communication concerning the services provided by Occupational Therapists
Provides assistance to the parents and to the classroom teacher(s) when adapted or modified equipment is used by an identified individual pupil
Maintains special adaptive equipment purchased by USD 259, and recommends to the Coordinator of Health Services or Occupational Therapy any new special equipment needed to meet the educational needs of pupils
Maintains an inventory of all occupational therapy equipment
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.