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Occupational Therapist
Employment Term (days): 196 + 5
Pay Scale: Administrative-Instructional 4
Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide direct/indirect therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.
Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, so students may benefit from their special educational program
Qualification Guidelines:
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor''s degree
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)
Experience:
One yearexperience as an occupational therapist
Experience with pediatrics and/or school-based therapy (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of occupational therapy procedures, and indications for occupational therapy for students with disabilities.
Skill in use oftests and measurements for assessing fine and sensory-motor function.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Certified occupational therapist assistants (COTA), MotorTech