Occupational Therapist

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Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Department:  Special Services

Reports To:  Director of Special Services

FLSA Status:  Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy; pediatric experience preferred 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Certification  through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Valid state licensure as an occupational therapist through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SCLLR)
• Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/190 Days

Licensed Professional Salary Schedule

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, provides needed therapeutic services to help students achieve mastery of educational goals, access to and/or participation in all required and desired school-related activities, and the maximum independent function practicable for meeting identified needs and attaining desired outcomes. Conducts assessments, designs or provides adaptive equipment or devices, observes and documents student progress and abilities, and provides direct therapy/exercise/intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Provides occupational therapy services to all appropriate students on a district-wide basis which may include providing exercise and intervention programs, individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, and consultative and monitoring services.
• Evaluates new students using standardized and/or non-standardized assessment measures as appropriate; reevaluates students receiving therapy using standardized and/or non-standardized assessment measures as appropriate; determines the individual needs of each student, their strengths and challenges, and the type of program best suited to their individual needs.
• Plans therapeutic activities for students designed to improve areas of challenge and/or teach adaptive strategies to assist them in mastering IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals.
• Provides instruction to students in adaptive techniques and therapeutic activities.
• Prepares and maintains records of students' activities in treatment sessions, progress evaluations, annual progress reports, and annual re-evaluations as appropriate.
• Obtains, designs, and/or constructs adaptive equipment and devices as needed for the provision of therapy, or to assist students to participate more fully in their education through adaptive measures.
• Observes student activity and progress in regular and special education classroom settings; consults with other therapists, physicians, parents, teachers, administrators, other school staff, and professionals from other agencies, as appropriate, concerning students' progress and needs.
• Participates in IEP meetings, providing expert opinion from an O