School-Based OT: IEPs, Assessments, Interventions

Exceptional Children; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services, including assessment, intervention planning and implementation under general supervision.

The therapist will supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs), document services for compliance, support IEP goals, and collaborate with the Educational Team to promote student participation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Experience as occupational therapist in school setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise OTAs and manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to the Occupational Therapy code of ethics and complies with established service standards
• Screen students to determine the need for further evaluation
• Evaluate the student’s ability and formulate the student’s occupational profile through a variety of sources which may include functional, behavioral, standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories and/or interviews
• Compile evaluation results into a comprehensive written report that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; develop intervention protocols and procedures
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education plans (IEPs) to achieve student goals
• Develop a plan of care and occupation-based intervention plans based on the student needs and evaluation results
• Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment. Collaborate with OTAs as needed
• Monitor student response to the intervention and modify strategies as needed to attain goals
• Develop appropriate classroom and home programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the student in the school/home environment
• Recommend termination of services when maximum benefit has been achieved
• Develop, maintain and organize service-related records as required for compliance
• Follow documentation timelines and procedures
• Develop and facilitate professional development for members of the educational team
• Supervise OT and OTA Level I/II fieldwork students
• Participate in professional development workshops and continuing education opportunities
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
• Complete local, state, and/or federally required documentation (e.g., documentation of services provided, documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement, etc.)
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services, including assessment, intervention planning and implementation under general supervision.

The therapist will supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs), document services for compliance, support IEP goals, and collaborate with the Educational Team to promote student participation.