Occupational Therapist

Job Title : Occupational Therapist

Reports to : Executive Director, Special Populations Services

Dept. : Special Populations Services

Exemption Status : Exempt / Professional

Pay Grade : AP2

Calendar : 187

Primary Purpose :

Plan and provide therapy to students with disabilities as eligible for IDEA services. Provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and / or adjust to disabilities.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related program
• Valid Texas license as an Occupational Therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Therapy :

Assessment :

Consultation :

Student Management :

Program Management :

Environmental Factors

Physical Demands

Tools / Equipment :

Posture :

Motion :

Lifting :

Mental Demands :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada co n alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.