School-Based Occupational Therapist | Empower Student Skills

Wichita Public Schools; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools in Wichita, KS seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver educationally related therapy to students with active IEPs. The role involves evaluating student abilities, writing progress reports, and collaborating with teachers to implement individual plans.

Responsibilities include equipment management, participation in evaluations, and liaison with families and agencies to ensure effective services for diverse learners in the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate pupils' self-help, fine motor, and sensory integration skills.
• Provide educationally related occupational therapy services to special education pupils.
• Write progress reports and share summaries with classroom teachers.
• Contribute to team staffing for program needs and develop teaching plans.
• Maintain adaptive equipment and inventories to support independence.
• Liaise with parents, school personnel, and community agencies about services.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & written

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Wichita Public Schools in Wichita, KS seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver educationally related therapy to students with active IEPs. The role involves evaluating student abilities, writing progress reports, and collaborating with teachers to implement individual plans.

Responsibilities include equipment management, participation in evaluations, and liaison with families and agencies to ensure effective services for diverse learners in the district.