School-Based Occupational Therapist - IEP & Therapy

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District Learning Support in Norfolk, Virginia seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy, consultation, assessment, and integrated services aligned with IEP/504 plans.

The role requires a Virginia-licensed OT, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. Collaboration with educators, families, and community agencies is essential to support student educational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in occupational therapy required.
• State license as an occupational therapist required.
• Licensure by the Virginia Board of Medicine required.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying freedom from contagious TB.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, ADA regulations and LEA policies required.
• Knowledge of educational and medical disabilities of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation across curriculum areas to maximize instructional time for students.
• Assess and evaluate students, interpret results, and plan integrated intervention with IEP/504 teams.
• Develop and implement integrated therapy services based on IEP/504 goals.
• Inform and support educational personnel, students, families, and community agencies.
• Participate in LEA planning for education of students with disabilities.
• Establish procedures for implementing therapy programs and supervise therapy assistants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Norfolk Public School District Learning Support in Norfolk, Virginia seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy, consultation, assessment, and integrated services aligned with IEP/504 plans.

The role requires a Virginia-licensed OT, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. Collaboration with educators, families, and community agencies is essential to support student educational goals.