Occupational Therapist SY 24-25 ESC8082

Whats in it for you!

• Lucrative pay!
• Long term contract!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available!
• Principal is well respected and liked!

If thats you lets talk!

About Us:

At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring) we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here; you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact. Dive in be recognized and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today.

Responsibilities:

• Provides Occupational Therapy intervention for students utilizing exercises and equipment to facilitate fine and/or gross motor coordination based on the goals and objectives included in the student’s IEP/ISP.
• Participates in IEP case conferences.
• Provide written documentation related to occupational therapy during Annual Case Reviews and/or other meetings and provide written documentation for progress as determined by the student’s Individual Education Plan.
• Monitors student progress.
• Assess the motor visualmotor and sensorymotor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation.
• Help determine the need for occupational therapy services.
• Assist school staff in reducing barriers that limit student participation within the school environment.
• Assist with providing assistive technology to support student success if/when applicable.
• Communicate with school staff family and other professionals who are part of the childs educational team to contribute to a collaborative IEP including but not limited to student selfadvocacy student engagement in school activities curricular modifications to support diverse learning abilities increase student success and promote safety within the school environment etc.
• Creates solutions to challenges for individual students which are based in research and sound professional judgment.
• Makes referrals to community resources as needed.
• Documents and maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions consultation and other pertinent activities in daily notes and/or Medicaid Billing.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely and wellorganized manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student records school and other related information as noted by HIPPA and FERPA.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Master’s degree in occupational therapy as required by state and contract
• Valid State Certification as specified in the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
• School OT services and evaluation experience preferred