School-Based Network OT: IEP Planning & Therapy

Crescent City Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Mental health services

Generous leave

Job summary

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, school-based occupational therapist for an 11-month assignment. You will provide comprehensive OT services including evaluation, intervention planning, IEP coordination, and discharge planning.

You will supervise assistants and report to the Director of Special Education across multiple school sites. This in-person role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and related services to support student learning and functional goals.

Responsibilities

• Apply occupational therapy theories, models of practice, and evidence-based methods.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Sensory Integration theory and practices.
• Explain OT role in evaluation, planning, and intervention.
• Track and support families in obtaining/maintaining medical orders.
• Analyze tasks related to occupation, performance skills, and contexts to implement plans.
• Identify deficits in personal care, play, and communication.
• Gather screening/evaluation data, histories, and interviews.
• Select/adapt activities aligned with goals.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain safe environments, equipment and materials.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes.
• Show initiative and collaborate with the team.
• Educate parents on therapy techniques for home use.
• Collaborating with team to develop and implement IEP OT goals and objectives.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment with written justification.
• Provide timely documentation of evaluation results and progress notes.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Sensory Integration theory

IEP collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Documentation and reporting

Job description

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, school-based occupational therapist for an 11-month assignment. You will provide comprehensive OT services including evaluation, intervention planning, IEP coordination, and discharge planning.

You will supervise assistants and report to the Director of Special Education across multiple school sites. This in-person role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and related services to support student learning and functional goals.