Occupational Therapy (2026-2027 School Year)

DescriptionJob Title: Occupational TherapistPosition Function: The Specialist, Occupational Therapy is directly responsible to the administrators of those buildings served and to the Coordinator of Health Services or Occupational Therapy for providing educationally related occupational therapy to special education pupils whose individual educational plan indicates occupational therapy services.Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesAssesses and/or evaluates pupils’ abilities in the areas of self-help, fine motor skills, sensory integration skills, and visual perceptual skillsProvides educationally related occupational therapy services to special education pupils in need of therapy and keeps appropriate records of pupils' progressWrites progress reports for all pupils receiving direct occupational therapy, and provides a summary of the progress to the classroom teacherProvides written interpretations of all evaluations completed and is an active team member in staffing when writing program needs for individual pupilsMaintains, designs, constructs, or obtains adaptive devices to maintain or to improve independent functioning skills and to improve daily living skills in the educational settingParticipates in comprehensive evaluations, and conferences for pupils referred for Occupational Therapy evaluationsProvides liaison service between parents, school personnel, and community agencies to facilitate communication concerning the services provided by Occupational TherapistsProvides assistance to the parents and to the classroom teacher(s) when adapted or modified equipment is used by an identified individual pupilMaintains special adaptive equipment purchased by USD 259, and recommends to the Coordinator of Health Services or Occupational Therapy any new special equipment needed to meet the educational needs of pupilsMaintains an inventory of all occupational therapy equipmentAdditional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.Travel: Travel between schools and central offices may be required.Physical And Mental DemandsAbility to work outdoors during outdoor student activitiesKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationBasic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testingUse of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is neededDisplays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of themQualificationsInterrelations:Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendorsWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer serviceEmployee Punctuality And AppearanceIn order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their positionQualification ProfileBachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy requiredFLSA Status: Exempt