Occupational Therapist

Austin Community College; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Georgia seeks a qualified individual for a role focused on developing and providing special education programs for exceptional children. The candidate must possess a current Occupational Therapy license issued by the State of Georgia and have experience working with Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Responsibilities include collaborating with educators and families, implementing therapeutic services, and ensuring compliance with educational laws and guidelines. This position requires commitment to professional development and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Current license in Occupational Therapy issued by the State of Georgia.
• Ability to work with school system personnel and community.
• Experience with Individual Education Programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Complete follow-up for students referred for interventions.
• Develop and implement services for students' educational needs.
• Provide effective therapeutic services based on guidelines.
• Collect and maintain accurate and descriptive records on all students on caseload.
• Provide appropriate screening and diagnostic service, and report written results in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with regular education and/or special education educators on an ongoing basis.
• Refer students to other specialists as needed.
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Provide effective therapeutic services according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models.
• Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs.
• Stay informed on new techniques and methods.
• Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated.
• Administer, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress towards mastery of established goals and objectives specified by system’s recommended program report guidelines.
• Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers and administrators regarding the needs of all children with special needs.
• Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations, i.e., lifting physically challenged children, and recommending adaptive equipment.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Current license in Occupational Therapy

Collaboration skills

Behavior management strategies

Education

GA Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Job ID:5385788
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description Code:2H.012

Division/Department: Academics and Accountability

Pay Grade: OT/PT Salary Schedule

Retirement:TRS

Contract Work Year:188Days

Reports To:Executive Director, Special Education Instructional Services

Evaluation Instrument:PEI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure: Current license in Occupational Therapy issued by the State of Georgia.

GOAL

Work with school system personnel and community to develop and provide an appropriate special education program to eligible exceptional children.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for interventions and special services.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review goals and services needed to support the Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan of each student on the caseload, at least annually.
• Work with parents in all aspects of their child’s educational program and facilitate improved academic and functional skills.
• Collect and maintain accurate and descriptive records on all students on caseload.
• Provide appropriate screening and diagnostic service, and report written results in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with regular education and/or special education educators on an ongoing basis.
• Refer students to other specialists as needed.
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Provide effective therapeutic services according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models.
• Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs.
• Stay informed on new techniques and methods.
• Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated.
• Administer, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress towards mastery of established goals and objectives specified by system’s recommended program report guidelines.
• Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers and administrators regarding the needs of all children with special needs.
• Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations, i.e., lifting physically challenged children, and recommending adaptive equipment.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.