ECSEC - Occupational Therapist - 117979

Goshen-Community-Schools; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Community Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate students and develop individualized therapy plans within the school setting. You will implement programs focusing on functional skills, fine motor, and social participation, coordinating with the educational team for alignment with other services.

The role requires licensure as an OT or OTA and adherence to Indiana DOE certifications, with responsibilities including documentation, progress evaluation, and instructional

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist or Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Appropriate certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Ability to prepare accurate written reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of disability conditions for students with special needs.
• Ability to assess the functional performance of students within their educational environment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations requiring decision making.
• Ability to drive to schools and educational settings within the assigned service area.
• Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relating to special needs children.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Selection and administration of appropriate assessment tools.
• Ability to participate in group decision-making during the Individualized Educational Program process.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify activities for therapeutic intervention within the educational setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to train individuals and small groups on therapy techniques and activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations.
• Plan student-centered occupational therapy programs with emphasis on: Practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, and daily living skills
• Activities involving fine motor and strengthening exercises
• Participation in sensory motor, educational, recreational, and social activities
• Consideration of individual’s physical capacity, cognitive level, and personal interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence.
• Recommend and monitor positioning of students with sensory motor impairments to maximize function and maintain optimum skeletal alignment.
• Consult and coordinate with other members of the educational team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and align with other therapeutic programs/activities.
• Teach individual skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluate individual progress.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and motor-aid paraprofessional who assist therapists with program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP involvement

Therapy planning

Assessment skills

Communication

Group collaboration

Drive to schools

Education

OT License

Indiana DOE cert

Job description

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2026-27 school year:

ECSEC

Occupational Therapist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function:

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations.
• Plan student-centered occupational therapy programs with emphasis on:
• Practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, and daily living skills
• Activities involving fine motor and strengthening exercises
• Participation in sensory motor, educational, recreational, and social activities
• Consideration of individual’s physical capacity, cognitive level, and personal interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence.
• Recommend and monitor positioning of students with sensory motor impairments to maximize function and maintain optimum skeletal alignment.
• Consult and coordinate with other members of the educational team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and align with other therapeutic programs/activities.
• Teach individual skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluate individual progress.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and motor-aid paraprofessional who assist therapists with program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed Occupational Therapist or Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant

QUALITIES DESIRED:

• Appropriate certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Ability to prepare accurate written reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of disability conditions for students with special needs.
• Ability to assess the functional performance of students within their educational environment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations requiring decision making.
• Ability to drive to schools and educational settings within the assigned service area.
• Knowledge of major theories, treatment procedures, and research relating to special needs children.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Selection and administration of appropriate assessment tools.
• Ability to participate in group decision-making during the Individualized Educational Program process.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify activities for therapeutic intervention within the educational setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to train individuals and small groups on therapy techniques and activities.

HOURS:

School year; 180 days per year;40hours per week

SALARY:

$56,180-$60,980 per year (schedule #25-5)

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sarah Hickle

ECSEC Assistant Superintendent

1216 S. Indiana Ave

Goshen, IN46526

574-533-0391

[e-mail]

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled