Occupational Therapist - ACSD - Apply 2/5/2025 at Alabaster City Schools Alabaster, AL

Alabaster City Schools; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabaster City Schools in Alabama is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide educationally related therapy programs for disabled students. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or higher and possess state licensure to practice occupational therapy.

This nine-month contract position involves responsibilities like conducting thorough evaluations, implementing therapy plans, and maintaining communication with parents and school staff. Working closely with educational teams, the therapist will support students' unique learning needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Licensure by State of Alabama to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in educationally related therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations of physical/motor handicaps of students.
• Implement therapy programs to achieve educational goals.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding student therapy.

Skills

Occupational Therapy licensure in Alabama

Ability to evaluate physical/motor needs

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Occupational Therapist - ACSD - Apply 2/5/2025 job at Alabaster City Schools. Alabaster, AL.

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JOB TITLE : Occupational Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor's degree or Higher
• 2. Licensure by State of Alabama to practice profession of Occupational Therapy

REPORTS TO : Coordinator of Exceptional Education

JOB GOALS : Provide appropriate educationally related therapy program to disabled students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provide a thorough evaluation of physical/motor handicaps and needs of students.
• 2. Prepare and implement therapy program to achieve educational goals and objectives asOutlined in Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.
• 3. Train other school personnel to assist in implementation and monitoring of therapy programactivities.
• 4. Maintain current and accurate data required for students' files.
• 5. Participate in Eligibility Determination Committee and 504 meetings as requested bysupervisor.
• 6. Monitor and maintain departmental therapy equipment and supplies utilized in therapyprogram.
• 7. Attend staff meetings as scheduled by supervisors.
• 8. Submit requested information to supervisor in timely manner.
• 9. Participate in IEP conferences and other conferences as necessary.
• 10. Communicate with local school staff regarding students' therapy programs and anymodifications of assistance.
• 11. Maintain communication with parents, physicians and other caregivers regarding studentneeds, progress and program.
• 12. Inform supervisor immediately of problems and/or sensitive situations.
• 13. Keep informed of new developments in the profession via professional development and maintain licensure.
• 14. Assist in assessing facilities regarding accessibility for physically challenged students.
• 15. Be regular and punctual in attendance.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month (187 days) contract.

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy.