Exceptional Children Services Occupational Therapist (Part-time) Position Available In Fayette, Georgia

FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Occupational Therapist Position Description The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

WORK LOCATION

School(s) assigned

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Exceptional Children’s Services SALARY:

Salary based on Fayette County Public School System hourly pay rates for non0benefited positions

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR

190 Days – Part-time Up to 28 hours/week

APPROVED

(Board):

REVISED:

May 2023; September 2022; January 2018

SUMMARY:

Plan, organize and conduct occupational therapy program to facilitate development and rehabilitation of students with disabilities in order to afford students an opportunity to demonstrate progress on IEP goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance 2.Evaluate students’ abilities through a variety of functional assessments, including functional areas of oral motor, sensory motor activities of daily living, fine-motor, and postural skills 3.Select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities 4.Provide direct, consultative and collaborative therapy through a variety of activities 5.Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings 6.Obtain or modify adaptive equipment for students, as needed 7.Instruct and monitor educational personnel and parents of students involved in therapeutic activities 8.Instruct students and families in follow-up activities to be conducted at home 9.Train staff in follow-up activities related to occupational therapy such as skills for proper handling, positioning, and use of adaptive/assistive devices 10.Document needs for equipment and supplies for students 11.Maintain appropriate documentations and records 12.Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a bachelor’s degree or above from an approved accredited college or university in occupational therapy Hold State of Georgia occupational therapy licensure Have knowledge of theory and methods of occupational therapy Have knowledge of normal and abnormal child development. Demonstrated skill in adapting or designing equipment for individual needs Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift a student up to a weight of 35 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 35 pounds. Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor 2023 activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.

REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees. Occupational Therapist