School-Based Occupational Therapist: Empower Students

Scotland County Schools - NC; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland County Schools Exceptional Children's Department in Laurinburg, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to support students with diverse needs within the school setting. You will evaluate abilities, provide direct therapy, and contribute to Individual Education Plans through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements include graduation from an OT program, NC OT license, and either two years of experience or a Master’s degree in OT. Supervises OT Assistant activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience or
• 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 modified 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 to support OT program
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy
• Medicaid billing as outlined in district procedures from the Exceptional Children’s Department
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

NC Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Scotland County Schools Exceptional Children's Department in Laurinburg, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to support students with diverse needs within the school setting. You will evaluate abilities, provide direct therapy, and contribute to Individual Education Plans through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements include graduation from an OT program, NC OT license, and either two years of experience or a Master’s degree in OT. Supervises OT Assistant activities as appropriate.