Central Office _ (Exceptional Education Dept)_ Teacher, Occupational Therapy P/T

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Part-time Occupational Therapy Teacher. 

Salary Grade/Schedule: Z
Salary Schedules: 2021-2022 Salary Schedules


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Title: Teacher, Occupational Therapy

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy program to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled students in order to afford students an opportunity to progress in the general and/or functional curriculum.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides occupational therapy to students both directly and through consultation.
• Evaluates students and plans occupational therapy programs based on the Individual Education Plans (IEP) developed for students.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers and parents to select activity programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual students and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
• Maintains student files and all records of student progress toward individual goals.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Conducts training programs on occupational therapy techniques and objectives for teachers and other staff members.
• Submits computerized billing for reimbursement.
• Participates in IEP meetings and acts as liaison between school personnel and medical community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited college or university in occupational therapy required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in physical, psychological, and pediatric fieldwork required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
• Valid occupational therapy license issued by the State of Georgia required.