Occupational Therapist

ESTILL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 7291

JOB DESCRIPTION: Occupational Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed/registered occupational therapist in state of Kentucky.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOALS: To identify and evaluate children who may need special education to meet with appropriate committees and to assist in making appropriate educational recommendations. The Occupational Therapist will serve with the psychologists the educational evaluator and other support staff as support personnel to the special education addition the Occupational Therapist will assist in determining placements and completing evaluations and provide assistance to regular teachers who have special education students in the regular program. The Occupational Therapist will provide the necessary services to identified students. To support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with the screening and referral process for students who are experiencing difficulty in the classroom.

Completes appropriate battery of tests within mandated timelines.

Completes re-evaluations of all identified students within mandated timelines.

Attends ARC meetings following the completion of evaluations discusses results and participates in committee decisions.

Provides written reports and maintenance of appropriate records.

Provides consultation and training to school personnel and families.

Provides therapy services as outlined in students Individual Education plans.

Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.

Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.

Required Experience:

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