LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Morehouse Parish School District; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse Parish School District invites applications for a Licensed Occupational Therapist at the Morehouse Student Services Center in Bastrop, LA. The 9-month term position requires eligible licensure and aims to provide a full range of pupil appraisal services to students in need of assistance.

Starting date is immediate with responsibilities including evaluation, IEP participation, and delivery of therapy aligned with IEP goals, while maintaining comprehensive records and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate services to exceptional students according to the multidisciplinary evaluation results and the IEP.
• Assist in the evaluation of students suspected of being exceptional according to Bulletin 1508.
• Participate in IEP committee meetings and annual reviews of IEPs for students being served.
• Provide treatment according to IEP goals.
• Obtain orders from the student’s physician prior to providing services.
• Participate in special education eligibility determinations and IEP meetings.
• Provide in-service training for school personnel and parents on topics within expertise.
• Supervise the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant per Board guidelines and district policy.
• Follow the approved schedule as written and approved by authorities.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records including treatment, progress notes, attendance, and lesson plans.
• Complete all required evaluation reports within timelines and regulations.
• Attend professional meetings and stay abreast of current trends, techniques, and regulations.

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902504
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB VACANCY : Occupational Therapist

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:Nine (9) Months

LOCATION: Morehouse Student Services Center
1607 Martin Luther King South
Bastrop, Louisiana 71220

QUALIFICATIONS:

The applicant shall possess the certification required by the applicable rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Department of Education and/or the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education at the time that the applicant begins to hold the position. Applicant must hold a valid license to practice occupational therapy in Louisian in complinace with R.S. 37:3001-3014, ad administered by the Board of Medical Examiners. (Must have COTA License)

REPORTS TO: Pupil Appraisal & Discipline Compliance Coordinator

Supervisor for Special Education

EVALUATOR: Pupil Appraisal & Discipline Compliance Coordinator

Director for Special Education

JOB GOAL: To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by providing a fullrange of pupil appraisal services to students in need of such assistance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Providethe appropriate services to exceptional students according to the multidisciplinary evaluation results and the decision of the IEP committee.

2. Assistin the evaluation of students suspected of being exceptional according to established criteria as stated in Bulletin 1508.

3. Participate in IEP committee meetings on all students requiring services and maintains an annual review of IEPs on students being served.

4. Provide needed treatment according to IEP goals.

5. Obtain orders from the student's physician prior to providing services.

6. Participate in special education eligibility determination and IEP meetings

7. Provide necessary in-service training for school personnel and parents on topics and techniques related to the staff member's area of expertise.

8. Provide supervision to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the guidelines of the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Morehouse Parish School System.

9. Follow approved schedule as set forth in writing and approved by the appropriate authority in accordance with established guidelines.

10. Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including treatment provided, progress notes, attendance, and lesson plans on all students served.

11. Complete all required evaluation reports within the required timelines and established regulations.

12. Attend professional meetings and Keep abreast of current trends, techniques, and regulations.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the parish Evaluation Plan.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Ferguson , Supervisor, Special Services
• MSSC
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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