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Occupational Therapist JobID:

13412

Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Occupational Therapist Date Posted:

8/21/2026

Location:

West Lafayette Community School Corporation District:

West Lafayette Community School District

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education & Building Administration

PAY TYPE

Salary, Exempt, Classified

PAY RATE

$59,000 to $70,000 / yr. (commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS

Eligible (see attachment)

SCHEDULE

187 Days / yr. (including 6 paid holidays); Full-Time; 7.5 hrs. / day This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY WLCSC

is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our dedicated Special Education team. The OT will be responsible for assessing and treating students with OT deficiencies that impact academic performance and social participation. This professional will collaborate with teachers, parents, and related service providers to help each student reach their fullest communication potential within the educational setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance and Monitoring:

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) Provide direct and indirect therapy to address identified OT goals Adapt and modify therapy techniques to meet diverse student needs, including those with autism, developmental delays, or hearing impairments Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, and service delivery logs Ensure compliance with IDEA, Article 7, and district regulations related to OT services Comply with all WLCSC requirements for school-based Medicaid claiming

Other Duties:

Participate in professional development activities, workshops, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in OT Supervise graduate student interns or clinical fellows (if applicable) Contribute to school initiatives and serve as a communicate resource for staff and administration Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Indiana Valid Indiana License in Occupational Therapy Experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Displays dependability and punctuality Professional disposition and the ability to work with various staff and community members Ability to maintain confidentiality of information Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently Creative thinking and solution-focused mindset to identify and deliver services across multiple settings and environments In-depth knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, and evaluation processes Assumes responsibility to remain current in the field of Special Education and Occupational Therapy in relation to evaluations and processes

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position works indoors in a typical school setting May work near others, often within a few feet May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Attachment(s): 2026 Benefit Rate Sheet 2026 WL Benefit Guide Pupil Support Employee Handbook Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/21/2026 11:43:21 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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