START Occupational Therapist 2026-2027

Openings as of 4/28/2026 START Occupational Therapist 2026-2027

JobID:

25074

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

4/27/2026

Location:

Dunbar Primary

Closing Date:

05/01/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree for an Occupational Therapy Program Hold a valid WV Occupational Therapy license Certifiable as a Medicaid provider.

JOB GOAL

The person assigned to Itinerant Occupational Therapist is to provede services and leadership for the effective implementation of programs for exceptional students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interprets alloccupational therapy evaluations previously developed for orthopedically impaired students. Evaluates orthopedically impared students specifying appropriate therapy in a timely manner. Provides occupational therapy at various school locations throughout the county as specified in the Individual Education Program. Serves as Medicaid provider to refer and deliver services for occupational therapy and any other services required by Medicaid procedure. Participates in MDET, Eligibility and IEP Committee Meetings. Participates in the development of the Individualized Education Program. Develops and participates in Trans-disciplinary therapy, between related service providers and trains special educator and/or aide in building for continuity/repetition. Develops therapy schedule with the Director of Exceptional Students or designee. Develops list of materials and equipment to be used in delivering therapy. Consults with special educatiors, regular educators, physical educators and aides on handling and education the orthopedically impaired student in the classroom. Formulates individual occupational therapy plans when appropriate. Assists the physical therapist and teacher in modifying activities to promote the student's motor development and participation in various activities. Assists classroom presonnel with activities of daily living for the student; i.e, self care, eating, dressing, toileting, and mobility in conjunction with Physical Therapist. Demonstrates unbiased attitudes in fulling administrative responsibilities. Provides in-service education. Provide supervision for COTA. 200 Day Position

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent, Division of Administration and Instruction

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy on evaluation of professional personnel. Postings current as of 4/28/2026 12:46:40 PM CST.