Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for conducting standardized and non-standardized assessments for students in areas including, but not limited to, fine motor coordination, self-regulation and sensory modulation, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and the development of other educationally related motor skills. The occupational therapist will develop treatment plans, carry out one to one and group treatment sessions, document sessions comprehensively, complete accurate and complete reports, and present findings clearly to staff, parents, and the IEP team at initial, annual, and triennial IEP meetings. Student treatment sessions should be tailored to students’ specific IEP goals and the ability to accurately collect data on goals is essential. The OT should be able to communicate and collaborate with students, staff, and parents effectively.

Occupational Therapists will:

Use therapeutic exercises and activities to improve upper extremity strength, fine motor coordination, visual motor skills, sensory modulation, executive function, and/or organizational skills.
Implement a variety of therapy techniques and direct activities to increase developmental function in students

Implement treatment for students according to their IEP goals and treatment plans.
Communicate effectively with IEP team members and parents to present students’ current level of function, progress, treatment plans, and assessment data.
Administer and write evaluations regarding assigned students’ test results in accordance with departmental standards and procedures
Assess and interpret data on standardized and non-standardized assessments
Develop educationally related goals for students and monitor progress, maintaining accurate data
Possess up-to-date knowledge of OT-specific treatment and assessment practices