Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11 Month - Open Until Filled

Release Date: June 9, 2025 Application Deadline: Open Until FilledRequisition (old 10108) 11578Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.POSITION: Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11 Month - Open Until Filled(eleven-month assignment)LOCATION: Department of Special Education/Various Sites (Including home and community settings)SALARY: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist schedule for eleven-month employeesEFFECTIVE: ImmediatelyAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 15, 2025. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)NATURE OF WORK:This is a professional position to meet the needs of children and families enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers ProgramESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community membersAbility to understand and maintain confidentialityAbility to use technology effectively to complete tasksAbility to report to work daily and on timeAbility to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completedAbility to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructionsAbility to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely mannerPossess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hoursPossess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public SchoolsKnowledge of developing and implementing Individualized Family Service PlansDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Utilizes Evidence-Based Practices to support children (ages 0-4), who are enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers Program, and their familiesComplete logs and compliant submissions for attendance and Medical AssistanceEmbraces the Primary Service Provider Model as implemented by St. Mary's County Infants and ToddlersMaintains individual student data to measure progress on Individualized Family Service PlanConducts team, staff and parent training and coachingDiagnoses student fine motor and sensory needs through analysis of test results, observations, and information from families and share strategies to support skill development to families and staffDevelops and implements IFSP outcomes for children to provide access to learning that will lead to school readinessParticipates in IFSP meetingsTrains families and staff on the effective implementation of developmentally appropriate activitiesServes as a resource person to staff and families in the development and selection of materials to address the needs of children for developmentally appropriate skillsRe-views and edits the Individual Family Service PlanMaintains accurate data for children and familiesParticipates in Primary Service Provider Meetings, and provides collaboration and support to educators, physical therapists, and speech pathologist on the teamProvides ongoing supervision of occupational therapy students for short term placements, as neededMonitors and maintains all local, state, and federal timelines for all children and families on the provider's caseloadPerforms other related and non-related job duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Required:* Possess a license as established by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Board of ExaminersPreferred:* National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyTERM OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time eleven-month positionSALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist Career Ladder for eleven-month employeesBARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMCUpdated 7.2024, 05.2025The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.