Occupational Therapist-PCN 53

Job Summary

Primary Functions

The occupational therapist facilitates the assessment request process for OT services with regular, special education, and early intervention staff. Completes the educationally related or early intervention OT assessment, which includes student observation, record review, interviews, standardized / non-standardized testing procedures in areas of suspected disability according to specified timelines. School therapists assist special educators in developing program intervention and providing designated instructional services for students to ensure that educational programs appropriately address all areas of suspected disability. Occupational therapists use their areas of expertise and unique perspectives to offer a range of services and interventions appropriate to the curriculum, environment, and abilities of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with special needs.

Secondary Function

The occupational therapist assists teachers in the identification of orthopedic deficits and their relationship to academic deficits.

Direct Supervisor

Director of Student Support Services

Responsibilities

1. Assess and write reports on pupils referred and to screen appropriately, with regard to level of functioning and relative strengths and weaknesses through :

a. Various individual test

b. Classroom or on-campus observations.

c. To be knowledgeable in areas of : postural stability, sensory processing, motor planning, fine motor control, activities of daily living, environmental adaptations / assistive devices, social play / organization of behavior.

2. Possess the ability to work effectively with small groups and to develop appropriate therapy intervention plans that supports the IEP, IFSP, or 504 goals and objectives / outcomes.

3. Serve as an integral part of the Student Study Team meetings and Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as appropriate. Design and develop remediation goals and recommend placement.

4. Communi

Requirements / Qualifications