Occupational Therapist 2026-2027

Occupational Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with Experience

WORK CALENDAR: 185 Days

STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week

CORP STATUS: Classified

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Occupational Therapist will assess students who have been referred by parents and teachers. For those who qualify for service the OT will set goals and follow a program that is reasonably calculated to help the students attain the goals written in their Individual Education Plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information.
• Maintains records as required by district policy or state guidelines; maintains professional ethics.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher to align essential functions with those of classroom teacher.
• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for fine motor skills and sensory integration.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of students in the area of fine motor and sensory issues.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified fine motor and sensory issues.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of fine motor and sensory issues.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
• Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Follows a regular set schedule and arrives for each session or class on time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate State of indiana certification in occupational therapy
• Proper First Aid training; CPR Certification if students served have potential health issues

AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.