School-Based Occupational Therapist: Elevate Student Skills

Young World Physical Education; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County Schools Off Site Central Office in Carthage, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Exceptional Children Services team. This 10-month, exempt role reports to the Director for Exceptional Children Services and the Principal, with supervisory responsibilities over a Therapy Assistant.

Starting immediately, the OT will evaluate student needs, provide direct therapy, contribute to IEP development, and design adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience
• A master’s degree in occupational therapy
• NC Occupational Therapist License

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students' abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information
• Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
• Designs and constructs or modifies special equipment to meet individual needs
• Prepares sensory diets for students as appropriate
• Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students
• Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program
• Projects budget needs, prepares and maintains budget
• Documents needs for equipment and materials
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy

Job description

Moore County Schools Off Site Central Office in Carthage, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Exceptional Children Services team. This 10-month, exempt role reports to the Director for Exceptional Children Services and the Principal, with supervisory responsibilities over a Therapy Assistant.

Starting immediately, the OT will evaluate student needs, provide direct therapy, contribute to IEP development, and design adaptive equipment.