Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

About This Role

Implement and develop occupational therapy treatment plans for students aged 3-21 with various challenges, ensuring functional outcomes, documentation, and collaboration with other professionals and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Initiate new program development with a focus on needed functional outcomes.
• Deliver specialized individual and group occupational therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collect data and complete reports regarding student goals and progress.
• Consult with other professionals on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy.
• Assess and document each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Write and prepare annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements.
• Provide occupational therapy expertise when developing FBAs/BIPs.
• Provide parent and caregiver support and education to discuss student progress and strategies for continued support.
• Attend all school related meetings as scheduled, such as Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings.

Requirements

• Appropriate State License
• NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
• Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise to serve pediatric populations (3-21 years old)

Nice to Have

• Willingness to work with medically fragile for some preschool referrals

Benefits

Certifications