Occupational Therapist (26/27 SY) - JOB# 4355 -EXTENDED

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:  Occupational Therapist

ASSIGNMENT:  Occupational Therapist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
2. Licensed by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist
3. Physical Requirements:  Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
4. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide an individually planned program of educationally relevant therapy for students receiving Exceptional Student Education Services
2. To conduct functional assessments in the classroom setting
3. To work effectively and collaboratively with other educational team members in developing integrated Individual Educational Plans for students
4. To participate and meet with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Team
5. Maintain and prepare periodic records as required
6. As an itinerant school therapist, develop a therapy schedule and manage time effectively
7. Manage materials and equipment effectively
8. Assist in the preparation of annual departmental budget
9. Attend meetings and workshops to enhance professional development and continuing education when assigned by the administrators of Exceptional Student Education
10. Maintain and prepare reports needed for the Medicaid reimbursement program

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

All other duties as assigned by supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy

PAYGRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted & Modified  8/2008
Reformatted 2/23/2016
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

1. All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
2. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
3. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
4. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
5. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
6. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
7. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
8. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
9. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
10. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
11. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
    
    Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
    To request accommodations, please contact:
    Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
    426 School Street
    Sebring, FL 33870
    863-471-5555
    ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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