Occupational Therapist - Infants and Toddler Program (12-Month)

TrulyHired; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT within Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The role focuses on enabling student access to education, delivering direct services, and supporting functional independence in the learning environment.

The OT works with students, staff, and families, maintaining compliance with policies, and may supervise paraprofessionals as needed while managing a defined caseload and contributing to student IEPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• School-based occupational therapy experience required.
• Knowledge of the special education process and curricula of the schools in Anne Arundel County.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, community agencies and the public.
• Punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Selects and administers appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students' functional abilities and needs in relevant educational environments.
• Interprets and reports results of assessments verbally and in writing to all stakeholders through the IEP team process.
• Collaborates with the school team in the development of student education plans.
• Recommends appropriate service to support the educational plan.
• Develops data collection tools and monitors student progress, reporting regularly on functioning.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies to facilitate student participation.
• Trains students and teams in the use of adaptive materials or equipment.
• Manages a caseload and conveys essential information to colleagues to ensure continuity of services.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education

Tools

Video Conferencing

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides occupational therapy services in Anne Arundel County Public Schools that comply with state, federal, Board of Education policies and procedures in order to protect and promote the health and functional independence of students to facilitate their access to educational programming. Positions assigned to the Infant and Toddlers Program will be 12 months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects and administers appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students' functional abilities and needs in relevant educational environments in order to contribute to student education plans. Willingness to instruct staff in their administration and relevance to school-based service.
• Interprets and reports results of assessments verbally and in writing to all stakeholders through the IEP team process.
• Uses clinical knowledge and student assessment data to collaborate with the school team in the development of student education plans.
• Recommends appropriate service to support the educational plan (therapy service and method of delivering service).
• Develops effective data collection tools needed to monitor and document student's progress Reports regularly on functioning to support skill generalization within the school setting.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies to facilitate student participation in the educational program.
• Selects appropriate adaptive materials or equipment as needed to support school access and/or participation in the educational program. Trains students and/or teams in their use.
• Manages a caseload and conveys essential information to colleagues/team members to ensure effectiveness and continuity of services.
• Provides supervision of paraprofessional and clerical personnel as needed.
• Ensures compliance with the IEP team approved service delivery plan for all identified students. Complete related service logs in compliance with MSDE's State Performance Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• School-based occupational therapy experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the special education process and curricula of the schools in Anne Arundel County.
• Knowledge of school organization and administration, with special emphasis on teaching techniques of Occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of current trends and research.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, community agencies and the public.
• Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Occupational Therapist License issued by Board of Occupational Therapy Practice required.
• Within 10 days, obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships

Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment.

• Actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid required;
• Upon receipt of NPI, immediate enrollment in Maryland Medicaid required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 9/1/2025

Established Date: 1/1/2007

Title Code: D33359

Title: THERAPIST: OCCUPATIONAL

Alternate Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports to Generic: Manager

Reports to Specific: MANAGER: OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics

Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention

Department: Instructional Programming & Service Access

Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: I

Days Worked: 191; 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Grade: TG12

Months Worked: 10;12

Hours Worked: 7.5

Job Family: Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians

Sub-Function: OT/PT Services

Welcome to ATX Learning

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. We offer a comprehensive system-wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. At every level, the focus is on success for every student. Quality instruction, combined with teacher commitment, provides excellence in our instructional programs. Explore career opportunities with a progressive school system dedicated to providing the very best services to our students, our educators, and our community.

Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. Notable landmarks include the United State Naval Academy, Fort George G. Meade, the National Security Agency, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. The county encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, with 432 miles of tidal shoreline. Fine dining, state parks, major cultural attractions, the best in entertainment and professional sports are within easy access to our central location.