District-Wide School OT: Empower Students

TrulyHired; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Maine is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy to PPS students. The OT will assess, plan and implement services and provide consultation to parents and team members.

You will screen and evaluate children, set goals, deliver interventions, and support teachers with strategies and assistive devices to help students access the curriculum. Documentation and collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of educational-based therapy, pediatrics, and sensory integration are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates children to determine needs for occupational therapy.
• Identifies occupational therapy goals for the students in school who need the attention.
• Provides occupational therapy interventions that enable children with disabilities to benefit from special education and to participate in the natural/general education environment.
• Provides consultation to team members on reinforcement of strategies and use of assistive devices for accessing the curriculum and activities of daily living.
• Maintains communication with parents to discuss progress on goals and provide activities for home to reinforce skills.
• Completes required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, service logs, quarterly progress reports and other reports as needed, in a timely manner.

Skills

School-based therapy

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Portland Public Schools in Maine is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy to PPS students. The OT will assess, plan and implement services and provide consultation to parents and team members.

You will screen and evaluate children, set goals, deliver interventions, and support teachers with strategies and assistive devices to help students access the curriculum. Documentation and collaboration are required.