School Based Occupational Therapist – Contractor

Role Overview

• Ensure all assigned services are provided as determined by the IEP team by: Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student
• Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation
• Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations
• Provides students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction
• Administers online occupational therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care, and the activities of daily living.
• Maintaining progress records; participates in the IEP meeting.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in public school environment as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Occupational Therapist licensure in at least one state
• Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required
• Experience teaching in an online/virtual environment
• Strong familiarity with assistive technology
• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Ability to clear required background check.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students.
• Provide rich and engaging educational experiences for students.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, creative, and passionate about meeting the needs of students.