Find & Apply For Occupational Therapist Jobs in Alexandria, Louisiana

FLSA:

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certification as prescribed by the State Department of Education 2. Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for Occupational Therapy or State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Special Education

JOB GOAL

To enable the disabled student to use his/her body more adequately and gain optimal benefit from the educational program

TERM:

Nine or Ten Months SALARY:

Nine or Ten Month Teacher Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

I. To screen and evaluate students for occupational therapy/physical therapy II. To serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team when evaluating a student III. To provide direct and indirect services to students according to established procedures IV. To provide consultant service to teachers, other professional personnel, and community Agencies V. To review, select, and evaluate materials and activities for Special Education children involved in motor skills VI. To maintain appropriate records VII. To participate as a team member in the student's IEP (Individualized Education Program) VIII. To facilitate communication between the home and the school as it relates to occupational therapy/physical therapy issues that would impact the child's functioning in the educational setting IX. To assist in the securing of yearly physician orders for eligible students X. To maintain inventory of occupational therapy/physical therapy equipment XI. To perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education