Specialist - Occupational Therapist

Magnolia ISD Occupational Therapist 

Department of Special Education

Division: All Campus Levels

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Special Education Administration

Calendar: 187 days
 

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities; assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or related program 

            Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of

            Occupational Therapy Examiners

  Special Knowledge/Skills

            Effective communication and interpersonal skills

            Knowledge of occupational therapy procedures, education of special students, human

  development and learning theories

            Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience as an occupational therapist

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Conduct evaluations of students whose gross and fine-motor skills, developmental skills, 

            visual-perceptual skills, and sensory-motor integration skills impair learning and daily 

            living functional capacities.

2. Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with occupational therapy 

            goals contained in student's IEP.

3. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational 

            therapy services.

4. Provide direct services to students following evaluation.

5. Provide consultation to teachers, parents, and others.

6. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development 

            opportunities for personal growth.

7. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

8. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

9. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.

10. Display proficient levels of technology applications.

11. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

12. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

13. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

14. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

15. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

16. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

17. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.

• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

18. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.

• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.

• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.

19. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

20. Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records, and other documents, as required,  

            including but not limited to documentation of delivered IEP services.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneo