2026-2027 Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: Commences with Experience Dept: School Campuses assigned: Date Revised: 02/02/2001

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:

• Bachelors degree in occupational therapy or related program Certification:
• Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One year of experience as an occupational therapist

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Therapy:

• Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with occupational therapy goals contained in students Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy services.
• Design, construct, alter, and provide students with adaptive equipment and devices to promote maximum independence.

Assessment:

• Assess students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
• Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students according to district procedures.

Consultation:

• Consult with educational staff and parents regarding occupational therapy.
• Provide staff development training in assigned school to assist school personnel with selection and use of adaptive equipment and understanding of occupational therapy program.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

Student Management:

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.
• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management:

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the occupational therapy program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive material.
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

Administration:

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands:
• Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• Moderate lifting.
• May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.