School-Based OT: IEPs, Evaluations & Student Progress

Allegheny Intermediate Unit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to screen and evaluate students for eligibility for occupational therapy services within the educational setting.

You will assist in developing and writing comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports, and IEPs, ensuring compliance with required formats and timelines. The role includes scheduling, delivering various service formats, and maintaining confidential student data in line with HIPAA/FERPA.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Occupational Therapist License is required.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Degree is required.
• Pediatric school based experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate students to determine eligibility for school based occupational therapy services.
• Assist in writing comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports and IEPs.
• Attend and discuss results of evaluations and IEP reports.
• Schedule students effectively for therapy services.
• Deliver individual, group, classroom, or consultative services.
• Use evidence-based approaches and appropriate materials for therapy.
• Consult with educators, other therapists, and parents regarding needs and services.
• Maintain student files and complete documentation on time.
• Prepare ACCESS billing for eligible students.
• Monitor progress with data collection.
• Submit schedules and updates to administration as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA/FERPA and AIU policy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

PA Occupational Therapist License

Occupational Therapy Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to screen and evaluate students for eligibility for occupational therapy services within the educational setting.

You will assist in developing and writing comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports, and IEPs, ensuring compliance with required formats and timelines. The role includes scheduling, delivering various service formats, and maintaining confidential student data in line with HIPAA/FERPA.