Occupational Therapist - District-Special Education (26-27 School Year)

Job Description

Job Description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, Maine 04087

Occupational Therapist - District-Special Education (26-27 School Year)

Position Summary

Provide high-quality occupational therapy services, including assessment, program planning, and implementation of therapeutic interventions to support students' educational programs.

Reports To

Director and Assistant Director of Special Services, and Building Administrators

Qualifications

Current Occupational Therapist License from the State of Maine (required)

Bachelor's degree with specific preparation in Occupational Therapy

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and community members

Performance Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, screenings, and evaluations

Develop and implement educationally relevant therapeutic intervention goals

Maintain professional, efficient, and compliant documentation in accordance with state and district policies

Manage and maintain therapy equipment and inventory

Collaborate with staff, parents, students, and outside agencies as appropriate

Monitor and report student progress toward occupational therapy goals

Provide consultation to educational teams

Develop IEP goals and maintain required IEP documentation

Oversee the ordering and management of adaptive equipment

Terms of Employment

Salary, work year, and working conditions will be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (25-75 lbs), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks as needed.

Additional Information

This job description outlines general responsibilities and is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to providing a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran