Occupational Therapist -As Needed-

Sylvania; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford County Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students with IEP goals and related services on site. You will evaluate students, prepare reports and participate in ARC meetings to guide IEP development and service delivery.

The role requires collaboration with school staff, parents and the community, adherence to confidentiality, and the ability to manage responsibilities including Medicaid-related duties.

Qualifications

• Valid license for Occupational Therapist by the Kentucky Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse backgrounds.
• Adherence to confidentiality policies.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, community, parents and children.
• Must pass health examination and be able to lift student’s equipment.
• No immoral or criminal history.
• If hired on or after April 15th, 2022, a degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students, prepares written reports and interprets results at ARC meetings.
• Active participant in ARC meetings for IEP goals and service delivery.
• Implements related services as indicated on each student’s IEP.
• Collects data on student progress and IEP goals for annual ARC reviews.
• Fulfills Medicaid requirements for the district to qualify as a Medicaid Service Provider.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed OT (KY Board)

Effective communication

Confidentiality adherence

Collaboration with staff/parents/children

Health exam clearance

No criminal history

Job description

Woodford County Public Schools

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Qualifications:

• Valid license_for Occupational Therapist based_by the Kentucky Board of O_ccupational Thecapy
• Possess communications skills and ability to work indiscriminately with persons of varied social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Adherence to policies regarding confidentiality
• Ability to work with other staff members, the community, parents and children
• Pass health examination and be able to lift student\'s equipment or any other objects necessary to deliver services to students
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• If hired into this position on or after April 15th, 2022, a degree is required.

Duties:

• Evaluates students, prepares written reports and interprets results at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meeting for students evaluated and served
• Serves as an active participant in ARC meetings for students needing assisting in the development of individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and service delivery
• Implements related services as indicated on each student\'s IEP
• Collects data on student progress and relevant IEP goals in order to provide input into the annual review ARC and any other ARCs when this information is requested
• Fulfills necessary Medicaid requirements in order for the district to qualify as a Medicaid Service Provider
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education