Occupational Therapist

Location:

To'haali Community School, Newcomb, NM Summary:

Provide in-person occupational therapy services to identified or referred students at To'haali Community School. Services include OT evaluations, therapy, IEP/multidisciplinary team support, teacher consultation, progress reporting, and required documentation. Work must comply with BIE, IDEA, State of New Mexico, and school requirements.

Responsibilities:

Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for referred students. Review student records, educational history, medical information, and teacher input. Provide individual or group OT services based on student IEPs. Attend IEP and multidisciplinary placement meetings. Develop goals and objectives for student IEPs. Consult with special education and classroom teachers. Provide parent or guardian consultation when needed. Maintain therapy logs, mileage logs, progress reports, confidential reports, and NASIS documentation. Submit reports within required timelines and protect student confidentiality.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Current New Mexico Occupational Therapist license or certification. Experience working with special education students preferred. Ability to provide in-person services during school hours. Ability to obtain required BIE/BIA security clearance. Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.