Occupational Therapist -As Needed-

Woodford County Public Schools

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Qualifications:

• Valid license_for Occupational Therapist based_by the Kentucky Board of O_ccupational Thecapy
• Possess communications skills and ability to work indiscriminately with persons of varied social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Adherence to policies regarding confidentiality
• Ability to work with other staff members, the community, parents and children
• Pass health examination and be able to lift student's equipment or any other objects necessary to deliver services to students
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• If hired into this position on or after April 15th, 2022, a degree is required.

Duties:

• Evaluates students, prepares written reports and interprets results at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meeting for students evaluated and served
• Serves as an active participant in ARC meetings for students needing assisting in the development of individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and service delivery
• Implements related services as indicated on each student's IEP
• Collects data on student progress and relevant IEP goals in order to provide input into the annual review ARC and any other ARCs when this information is requested
• Fulfills necessary Medicaid requirements in order for the district to qualify as a Medicaid Service Provider
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education