OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Rapides Parish School District; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapides Parish School District is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for the J. B. LaFargue Special Education Center in Alexandria, LA. Immediate start on a nine- to ten-month term with a teacher salary schedule.

The role involves evaluating students, providing OT/PT services, collaborating with the IEP team, and advising education staff on motor skills development. Salary starts at $42,810 per year.

Qualifications

• Certification and licensure as required by state education and medical boards.
• Eligibility: citizenship, residency or work visa.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate students for occupational therapy/physical therapy.
• Serve as a multidisciplinary team member during student evaluations.
• Provide direct and indirect services to students per established procedures.
• Offer consultant services to teachers and other professionals.
• Review and evaluate materials and activities for motor skills in students.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Participate in the student’s IEP as a team member.
• Facilitate home–school communication related to OT/PT issues affecting education.
• Assist in securing yearly physician orders for eligible students.
• Maintain inventory of OT/PT equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education.

Education

Certification and licensure as prescribed by the State Department of Education

Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for Occupational Therapy

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943703

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA:Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Certification as prescribed by the State Department of Education
2. Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for

Occupational Therapy or State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Education

JOB GOAL: To enable the disabled student to use his/her body more adequately

and gain optimal benefit from the educational program

TERM: Nine or Ten Months

SALARY: Nine or Ten Month Teacher Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• I. To screen and evaluate students for occupational therapy/physical therapy
• II. To serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team when evaluating a student
• III. To provide direct and indirect services to students according to established procedures
• IV. To provide consultant service to teachers, other professional personnel, and community Agencies
• V. To review, select, and evaluate materials and activities for Special Education children involved in motor skills
• VI. To maintain appropriate records
• VII. To participate as a team member in the student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program)
• VIII. To facilitate communication between the home and the school as it relates to occupational therapy/physical therapy issues that would impact the child’s functioning in the educational setting
• IX. To assist in the securing of yearly physician orders for eligible students
• X. To maintain inventory of occupational therapy/physical therapy equipment
• XI. To perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $42,810 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly Davis , Office Manager
• J. B. LaFargue Special Education Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]