KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLSJob DescriptionJob Title Occupational TherapistJob Title Code 00329Salary Grade SJ4T 51200- 86049Department Exceptional EducationReports To Exceptional Education DirectorFLSA Status ExemptDate Prepared October 2014PURPOSE OF JOB The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing students and providing appropriate treatment to meet individualized student objectives and provide recommendations for school needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Administer evaluations to children referred for O.T. services as assigned.Assist in IE development for children receiving O.T. services.Provide consultative services to teachers of children receiving evaluations.Provide direct therapy services.Reevaluate and write progress reports annually.Complete all required forms for Medicaid billing.Maintains appropriate records for all children receiving O.T. services.Provide recommendation and support as needed for parents of children in Special Education.Be knowledgeable of Federal State and Local policiesprocedures relating to IDEA.Attend staff meetings.Supervise students as assigned.Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES NoneMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor&rsquos degree B.A. from four-year college or university or one to two years related experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Current State of Missouri Occupational Therapy License.SUCCESS FACTORSExperience in pediatric occupational therapy.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.This job requires that the employee be able to sit stand walk speak hear use hands fingers reach with hands and fingers bend stoop lift objects of at least ten pounds visual ability requires mono and color vision.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTLength of work year 7.5 hours per day 5 daysweek 185 days calendarBenefits Health and Dental Insurance are provided.KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan &ndash mandatory 8.5 contribution increasing to 9.0 January 1 2016is required from employee and matched by KCPS Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.B