Elementary School Occupational Therapist – Long-Term Substitute

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Portland, ME seeks a licensed Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist to provide services at Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School. The OT assesses, plans and implements therapies and consults with parents and school teams.

Exact dates are unknown, but coverage may extend through the end of the 26-27 school year. Duties include screenings, goal setting, therapy interventions, documentation, meetings, and supervision of OT students and assistants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational-based therapy and pediatric needs.
• Ability to relate therapy to curricular outcomes.
• Strong communication with families and school teams.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates children to determine OT needs.
• Identifies OT goals for students in school.
• Provides OT interventions to enable participation in education.
• Consults with team on strategies and assistive devices.
• Maintains communication with parents and provides at-home activities.
• Completes documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development.
• Supervises OT students and assistants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Occupational therapy knowledge

School-based therapy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Portland Public Schools in Portland, ME seeks a licensed Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist to provide services at Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School. The OT assesses, plans and implements therapies and consults with parents and school teams.

Exact dates are unknown, but coverage may extend through the end of the 26-27 school year. Duties include screenings, goal setting, therapy interventions, documentation, meetings, and supervision of OT students and assistants.