Impactful School-Based Occupational Therapist

Usd 259; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USD 259 in Wichita, Kansas seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide educationally related occupational therapy to special education students according to their IEPs.

The role involves assessing pupils' abilities, writing progress reports, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining equipment; travel between schools may be required. Bachelor's degree in OT is required, with strong communication and computer skills expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates pupils' abilities in self-help, fine motor, sensory integration, and visual perceptual skills.
• Provides educationally related occupational therapy services and maintains progress records.
• Writes progress reports and summarizes progress to classroom teachers.
• Interprets evaluations and collaborates in staffing to write program needs for pupils.
• Maintains adaptive equipment to support independent functioning and daily living in school.
• Participates in evaluations and conferences for pupils referred for occupational therapy.
• Provides liaison between parents, school staff, and community agencies.
• Assists with adapted equipment for identified pupils and maintains equipment inventory.
• Travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer proficiency

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Dress code adherence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

USD 259 in Wichita, Kansas seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide educationally related occupational therapy to special education students according to their IEPs.

The role involves assessing pupils' abilities, writing progress reports, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining equipment; travel between schools may be required. Bachelor's degree in OT is required, with strong communication and computer skills expected.