School-Based Occupational Therapist: Empower Students

Sarasota; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

District Pupil Support Services in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support handicapped students within the school setting. The role requires coordinating evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering services under the instructional salary schedule.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families; supervision of therapy staff; and maintaining confidential student records in a multi-district environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Health Services.
• Licensed by the State of Florida.
• Certified by the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of students referred for ESE services.
• Plan and implement intervention and service delivery programs.
• Direct interventions essential to meeting targeted students’ needs.
• Provide information and consultative services to staff supporting students with disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, parents and community agencies.
• Establish schedules for meetings with students and parents; assist in rehabilitation techniques.
• Prepare required reports and maintain records; follow Board policies.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Budget & resource management

Supervising staff

Parent and staff communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Health Services

Job description

District Pupil Support Services in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support handicapped students within the school setting. The role requires coordinating evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering services under the instructional salary schedule.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families; supervision of therapy staff; and maintaining confidential student records in a multi-district environment.