Occupational Therapist (26/27 SY)
- JOB# 4355
- EXTENDED
School Board of Highlands County
Exceptional Student Education
- Sebring, Florida Job Details
Job ID:
5807640
Application Deadline:
Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE:
Occupational Therapist
ASSIGNMENT
Occupational Therapist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
Licensed by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist
Physical Requirements:
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide an individually planned program of educationally relevant therapy for students receiving Exceptional Student Education Services
To conduct functional assessments in the classroom setting
To work effectively and collaboratively with other educational team members in developing integrated Individual Educational Plans for students
To participate and meet with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Team
Maintain and prepare periodic records as required
As an itinerant school therapist, develop a therapy schedule and manage time effectively
Manage materials and equipment effectively
Assist in the preparation of annual departmental budget
Attend meetings and workshops to enhance professional development and continuing education when assigned by the administrators of Exceptional Student Education
Maintain and prepare reports needed for the Medicaid reimbursement program
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
All other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy
PAYGRADE
According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Reformatted & Modified 8/2008
Reformatted 2/23/2016
Modified 8/19/2021
GENERAL
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Position Type:
Full-time
