School-Based Occupational Therapist — Elevate Student Skills

Nur Kidz Development. Therapy & Education; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Maternity leave

Job summary

Nur Kidz Development. Therapy & Education in Johor Bahru seeks an occupational therapist to assess and support students within the school setting. You will write goals, develop plans, and deliver individual and group therapy aligned with IEP objectives.

Role requires clinical OT expertise, collaboration with IEP teams, and ability to translate assessments into practical strategies for students, families, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Preferred).
• Experience in Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to age and placement.
• Writes assessment reports and individual student goals, maintains progress records, and participates in IEP meetings.
• Develops OT treatment plans and goals to improve functional abilities and learning.
• Provides individual and group OT sessions to address sensory-motor integration deficits.
• Collaborates with IEP team to align OT goals with educational objectives.
• Monitors therapy programs and evaluates effectiveness, modifying as needed within IEP framework.
• Demonstrates strategies to families for home intervention and summarizes assessment results.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to support student OT performance.
• Evaluates student abilities and forms occupational profiles using varied assessments and observations.
• Synthesizes results into reports guiding program development and intervention.
• Develops intervention plans based on student needs and evaluations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to integrate findings and develop IEPs.
• Coordinates with IEP for appropriate treatments and attends IEP Team Meetings.

Job description

Nur Kidz Development. Therapy & Education in Johor Bahru seeks an occupational therapist to assess and support students within the school setting. You will write goals, develop plans, and deliver individual and group therapy aligned with IEP objectives.

Role requires clinical OT expertise, collaboration with IEP teams, and ability to translate assessments into practical strategies for students, families, and school staff.