Occupational Therapist

Job Description of the Occupational Therapist

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children

Supervises: May supervise other support personnel

Purpose: The Occupational Therapist participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of an occupational therapy program to provide screening, evaluation and treatment of exceptional students. The employee must select, from a wide range of activities, the program activity appropriate for each student.

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluates students’ abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information

Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills

Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans

Designs and constructs or modifies special equipment to meet individual needs

Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students

Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program

Assist with budget projections for program

Documents needs for equipment and materials

Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State guidelines and ECPPS policies

Knowledge and Skills :

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of occupational therapy

Working knowledge of child development

Working knowledge of general management practice

Skill in adapting or designing equipment for individual needs

Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities

Ability to plan, administer and coordinate a physical therapy program

Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct on the job training and continuing education for a variety of individuals

Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Must be able to stoop, squat, bend, twist, stretch, turn, lift, and carry

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Must be courteous and pleasant with students, parents, faculty and staff

Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships

Must be able to motivate students

Must maintain confidentiality

Training and Experience :

Graduation from a four-year accredited program of occupational therapy and two years of experience or

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

License as an occupational therapist in NC

Salary : Salary Grade 76/MH17

Full-time 10 month employment

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position. * In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.