OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 

REPORTS TO:    Director of Special Education 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. Must hold valid GA Occupational Therapist certificate 
2. Three (3) years teaching experience with visually impaired students, preferred 
3. Written, oral, and instructional skills required 
4. Experience working in a collaborative environment 
5. Ability to travel between school sites 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

1. Ability to assess, evaluate, and administer appropriate testing as it pertains to Occupational Therapy 
2. Ability to provide and set up appropriate learning environment 
3. Proficient in administrative/record keeping duties 
4. Ability to professionally respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies 
5. Ability to maintain professional standards  

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

1. Assesses and documents students’ educational needs to develop and implement an appropriate therapy program. 
2. Develops appropriate instructional materials for students who require occupational therapy. 
3. Utilizes acceptable and innovative instructional techniques and practices. 
4. Plans in-service activities for school district personnel. 
5. Participates in Individual Education Plan meetings. 
6. Facilitates the identification of students by directly screening those students. 
7. Facilitates the attainment of special instructional materials. 
8. Participates in activities designed to promote professional growth. 
9. Consults with the local school district personnel concerning matters pertaining to the education of students with occupational therapy needs. 
10. Maintains records of services rendered to the school district. 
11. Participate in Special Olympic activities as needed. 
12. Other duties as assigned.