Certified Occupational Therapist-Districtwide

Young World Physical Education; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grayson School District in Leitchfield, Kentucky seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations and therapeutic services within the district's special education program. The role requires collaboration with the Director of Special Education, parents, and school staff to support student progress toward educational goals.

The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and implement therapy, document outcomes, supervise staff as needed, and ensure compliance with all regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program with internship.
• Two years experience in pediatric, physical or occupational therapy.
• Licensed OT in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Obtain permission to evaluate and provide therapy; communicate with parents and staff.
• Provide assessments covering motor, sensory, self-help, and related skills.
• Develop goals and a treatment plan to improve classroom function and independence.
• Train and supervise others; prepare reports and maintain records.

Skills

Pediatric therapy experience

Internship completed

Two years experience

Education

Accredited OT program

Six months internship

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist - Districtwide

Grayson School District – District Wide – Leitchfield, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID: 5816057

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Class Code: 7291

Position Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Responsible To: Director of Special Education

Basic Function: To provide occupational therapy assessments and services that are necessary for the student to benefit from his/her special education program.

Responsibilities

• Obtains parent and Admissions and Release Committee permission to evaluate and provide therapy. Maintains communication with parents, teachers, and other staff as appropriate.
• Provides assessments for referred individuals, which may include developmental level, sensorimotor, neuromuscular, fine motor, perceptual, self-help, and pre‑vocational skills.
• Assists ARC in developing goals based on the assessment to enhance motor development, sensory processing, improve self‑help skills, and to improve classroom function.
• Develops treatment plan to implement the educational goals. Provides activity suggestions for the classroom and the home, when appropriate. Maintains communication with the parents and school staff to implement IEP goals.
• Interprets results of the occupational therapy assessment to the parents and appropriate personnel.
• Assists teachers and parents in techniques for positioning, handling, relaxation, feeding, and self‑help skills; assists parents and teachers in modifying the environment and providing appropriate activities.
• Determines, recommends, and oversees equipment and architectural modifications which will allow the student to function more independently.
• Provides occupational therapy to eligible individuals.
• Determine and evaluate treatment.
• Plan, prepare, and make oral presentations.
• Communicate effectively with families of handicapped individuals.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Monitor and evaluate equipment needs.
• Prepare written evaluations and review medical and therapy reports.
• Train and supervise others.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of related technological advances and other matters.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Operate office and therapeutic equipment.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Perform CPR as required.

Knowledge of

• Principals and techniques of occupational therapy.
• Laws and regulations concerning medical records and therapeutic services.
• Neurology, anatomy, neuroanatomy and physiology.
• Crafts including materials and equipment required, analysis of physical requirements, analysis of exercise or other contributions as treatment for special disabilities, contraindications for use as treatment for specific disability or when other conditions exist.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used to alter existing or fabricate specialized equipment. Safety precautions including hazards associated with client’s specific activities.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Principles of training and supervising staff.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four‑year occupational therapy program with successful completion of six months internship and two years’ experience working in pediatric, physical or occupational therapy.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapist License by the State of Kentucky. Registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for Professional Personnel.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Contact Information

• Doug Robinson, Superintendent
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]