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Metropolitan School District of Washington Township

Occupational Therapist (Non-Public School)

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An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (Non-Public School) Metropolitan School District of Washington Township - 3.9 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time $61,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Occupational Therapist (Non-Public School)
JobID:
4794
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist Date Posted:
9/11/2026
Location:
Various School Locations Date Available:
immediately The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title Occupational Therapist (Non-public school) Qualifications Profile (Licensure) This position requires a valid and active certificate as specified in the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) Education Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana, minimum Master's degree in occupational therapy, as required by state and contract Location To be determined Position Start Date immediately Work Schedule Full-Time Calendar Length 185 days FLSA Classification Contract Salary, Exempt Salary/Hourly Rate MS 0 years experience=$61,000, with additional compensation for years of experience. Benefits Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.

Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefits
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description The Occupational Therapist provides OT intervention for students utilizing exercises and equipment to facilitate fine and/or gross motor coordination based on the goals and objectives included in the student's IEP/ISP. Essential Functions Provide written documentation related to occupational therapy during Annual Case Reviews and/or other meetings and provide written documentation for progress as determined by the student's Individual Education Plan. Monitors student progress. Assess the motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation. Help determine the need for occupational therapy services. Assist school staff in reducing barriers that limit student participation within the school environment. Assist with providing assistive technology to support student success if/when applicable. Communicate with school staff, family, and other professionals who are part of the child's educational team to contribute to a collaborative IEP including but not limited to student self-advocacy, student engagement in school activities, curricular modifications to support diverse learning abilities, increase student success and promote safety within the school environment, etc. student progress, needed adaptations, etc. Creates solutions to challenges for individual students, which are based in research and sound professional judgment. Documents and maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions, consultation, and other pertinent activities in daily notes and/or Medicaid Billing. Completes required paperwork in a timely and well-organized manner. Maintains confidentiality of all student records, school, and other related information as noted by HIPPA and
FERPA. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT PERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = 76% and above Ability to stand for extended periods of time Often Ability to carry 25 pounds Occasional Amount to lift 25 pounds Occasional Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds Seldom Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter Very Frequent Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation Very Frequent Ability to operate office equipment Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions Very Frequent Climbing Seldom Overhead work
Seldom Contact:
Wendy Skibinski, Director of Student Services The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance