Occupational Therapist
Category:
Special Education
Job Function:
Teaching-Non-Classroom
Department:
Medlock Bridge Elementary
Summary
Evaluates, identifies, and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for occupational therapy; Works collaboratively and communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of occupational therapy goals into classroom and home environment; Adheres to all federal, state, and local procedures
Essential Duties
- Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
- Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content Identifies students exhibiting fine motor or sensory processing disorders through evaluation and analyzing deficits in motor skills of students found in the identification process
- Participates in IEP meetings in order to relate pertinent data used in the determination of students’ needs
- Appropriately schedules students
- Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to address fine motor goals into the classroom, other education programs, and the home environment
- Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services
- Participates with school administration/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy program into the total education system
- Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice
- Adheres to all District policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Must hold current licensure in Occupational Therapy by the State of Georgia
Experience Qualifications
0-1 year of school system music therapy experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Competent in basic computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
- Classroom and community environment
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending
Posting ID:
26911
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta