Occupational Therapist - Part-Time (11-Mo) ITP

NOTICE OF VACANCY

April 29, 2026

POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Part-Time - INFANTS AND TODDLERS (11 MONTH)

LOCATION: Calvert Country School - Infants & Toddlers Program

POSITION SUMMARY: The person who holds this position will provide occupational therapy services to children, birth-4 years old, and provide coaching/training to their families in accordance with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Collaborate with families and other providers to develop and implement IFSPs. Conduct evaluations of infants and toddlers to drive decision-making. Serve as a service coordinator or primary service provider and manage the IFSP process for infants/toddlers and their families.

REPORTS TO: Director and/or Supervisor(s) of Special Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• A Maryland License in Occupational Therapy.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Knowledge of physical disabilities and sensory processing deficits and appropriate therapy strategies.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills in the area of fine motor and physical development.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer fine motor assessments.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer sensory processing assessments.
• Ability to write evaluation reports, IFSPs, and IEPs.
• Knowledge and experience with the IFSP and the IEP processes.
• Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process.
• Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments.
• Knowledge and experience with appropriate developmental milestones and of the general education curriculum and early learning standards.
• Knowledge of disabilities and accommodations/supports to access the general education curriculum.
• Knowledge of and experience working with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives).
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-regulation, and management of scheduling, monitoring and adhering to established timelines.
• Maintains good organizational skills and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide specialized instruction to children, birth-4 years old, and provide coaching/training to their families in accordance with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Provide services to children on an individual basis in the natural environment, in small group settings in the community or classroom setting.
• Facilitate intakes and process referrals to the Infants and Toddlers Program as needed.
• Serve as an interim service coordinator for initial IFSP meetings as needed.
• Serve as a service coordinator and manage the IFSP process for infants/toddlers and their families.
• Provide consultation, coaching and training services to families and caregivers.
• Administer educational assessments to children and write evaluation reports based on assessment results.
• Attend/facilitate Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and complete required documentation.
• Develop and write IFSPs and IEPs.
• Maintain data and provide progress reports.
• Complete Medicaid billing forms and Medicaid documentation for direct services and case management services.
• Participate in parent conferences and team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, providers, outside agencies and other Calvert County Public Schools staff regarding IFSP/IEP development and implementation.
• Administers fine motor assessments and sensory processing profiles to students.
• Writes evaluation reports based on assessment results within given timelines and write evaluation reports.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• Travels from school to school and to homes, daycares and other locations as necessary.

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Director/Supervisor of Special Education. May be subject to flexible hours. Work as required throughout the summer in order to ensure the continuous provision of services in accordance with IFSPs.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Current Maryland Licensure in Occupational Therapy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Employees are required to think, concentrate, and interact with others. Employees are expected to come to work regularly and promptly. Employees must be able to work under stress and meet all deadlines.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools' salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2026-2027 School Year

APPLICATION PROCEURE: Position will remain open until filled. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources

443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.