CONCORD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Occupational Therapist

TYPE OF POSITION:  Certified

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Learners and Director of Special Education

POSITION PURPOSE:  Provides school-based occupational therapy services to support students’ access to and participation in their educational programs.  The therapist collaborates with school staff, families, and outside agencies to evaluate needs, develop intervention plans, and deliver evidence-based supports that enhance students’ functional, academic, and social success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• ●Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify students’ fine and gross motor, sensory, self-care, and functional needs in accordance with IDEA, Article 7, and Section 504 law.
• ●Develop and implement individualized education program (IEP) goals, service plans, and accommodations tailored to student needs.
• ●Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, therapy rooms, and community-based environments.
• ●Collaborate with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families to integrate therapy recommendations into the educational program for individual students.
• ●Design and adapt instructional materials, tools, and environments to support student participation and access.
• ●Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals, providing regular updates and reports to IEP teams.
• ●Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and eligibility reviews.
• ●Train and support staff in implementing accommodations, assistive technology and sensory strategies.
• ●Maintain knowledge of current occupational therapy practices, school-based service delivery models, and legal requirements.
• ●Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports in compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• ●Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ●Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• ●Current Indiana license as an Occupational Therapist.
• ●Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
• ●Experience working with children and adolescents in school or pediatric settings preferred.
• ●Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with students, staff, and families.
• ●Knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, and Section 504 law and best practices in school-based occupational therapy.
• ●Ability to manage a caseload across multiple school buildings with effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• ●Demonstrated professionalism, ethical conduct, and confidentiality.
• ●Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish are preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to move about school buildings and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• ●Sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to conduct assessments and communicate effectively.
• ●Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and test administration.
• ●Work is primarily in a school setting with moderate noise; some travel between schools may be required.
• ●Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

TERMS:  Length of year and salary to be determined by the School Board.

EVALUATION:  Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the provisions in the policy handbook.