Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11 Month - Open Until Filled

Young World Physical Education

Leonardtown (MD)

On-site

USD 66,550 - 124,411

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading public school system is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Infants and Toddlers in Leonardtown, Maryland. This full-time position involves working with children aged 0 to 4 and their families, utilizing evidence-based practices to support development. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, training staff and families, and maintaining educational records. The salary ranges from $66,550 to $124,411 annually. Qualified applicants must have a Maryland occupational therapy license and a dedication to meeting children's needs in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Possess a license as established by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Board of Examiners.
Preferred: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Support children aged 0-4 enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers Program
Conduct training for staff and parents on effective development activities
Maintain individual student data to measure progress
Utilize Evidence-Based Practices for child support

Skills

Professional collaboration

Understanding confidentiality

Effective use of technology

Organizational skills

Independent working

Courteous communication

Time management

Education

License from Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy

Tools

Evidence-Based Practices

Job description

Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11 Month - Open Until Filled

St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Special Education - Leonardtown, Maryland

This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 4337021
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jul 09, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: June 9, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Requisition: old 10108 11578

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

POSITION: Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11 Month - Open Until Filled

(eleven-month assignment)

LOCATION: Department of Special Education/Various Sites (Including home and community settings)

SALARY: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist schedule for eleven-month employees

EFFECTIVE: Immediately

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary\'s County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 15, 2025. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the needs of children and families enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools
Knowledge of developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes Evidence-Based Practices to support children (ages 0-4), who are enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers Program, and their families
Complete logs and compliant submissions for attendance and Medical Assistance
Embraces the Primary Service Provider Model as implemented by St. Mary’s County Infants and Toddlers
Maintains individual student data to measure progress on Individualized Family Service Plan
Conducts team, staff and parent training and coaching
Diagnoses student fine motor and sensory needs through analysis of test results, observations, and information from families and share strategies to support skill development to families and staff
Develops and implements IFSP outcomes for children to provide access to learning that will lead to school readiness
Participates in IFSP meetings
Trains families and staff on the effective implementation of developmentally appropriate activities
Serves as a resource person to staff and families in the development and selection of materials to address the needs of children for developmentally appropriate skills
Re-views and edits the Individual Family Service Plan
Maintains accurate data for children and families
Participates in Primary Service Provider Meetings, and provides collaboration and support to educators, physical therapists, and speech pathologist on the team
Provides ongoing supervision of occupational therapy students for short term placements, as needed
Monitors and maintains all local, state, and federal timelines for all children and families on the provider’s caseload
Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Possess a license as established by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Board of Examiners

Preferred:

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time eleven-month position

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist Career Ladder for eleven-month employees

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Updated 7.2024, 05.2025

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,550 to $124,411 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services > Occupational Therapist

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