Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic goals in accordance with state and federal guidelines under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and District policies
• Evaluate students using clinical observation and standardized testing procedures that best identify the student’s potential needs
• Develop individual student plans including identification of needs, goal setting, strategies and assessment of outcomes
• Participate in referral and evaluation/programming conferences by reviewing assessment results with parents, teachers and other team members
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student
• Train additional support staff as needed regarding individual students’ occupational therapy goals
• Maintain organized and accurate student records and files utilizing the appropriate technology systems as directed (includes Medicaid billing)
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to students, school personnel and district needs
• Participate in school and district professional development as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or Director of Special Education

Qualifications

• Arkansas State Medical Board license in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Prior experience working for a school system or other pediatric practice preferred
• Clean background check
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Technology skills to include SEAS, Google and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school community and parents

Physical Requirements

• Be able to stand/sit for the majority of the school day
• Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
• Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty
• In district travel

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Reports to: Special Education Director

 

190 day contract.

 

Opening is for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

$20,000 stipend in addition to listed base salary for certification or license necessary for Medicaid billing.