Occupational Therapist / COTA (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist / COTA
2026-2027 School Year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Implementation to meet the IEP goals; Program planning and management
  • Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.
  • Equipment/room maintenance.
  • Program services include: self help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, provocation/vocational skills.
  • Function as a liaison and maintains contact with school, family, physicians and agencies.
  • Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP
  • Formulate OT policies and procedures.
  • Schedule students for evaluation and treatment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Occupational Therapist-Registered, Licensed, or OTR/L

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
License from the State of South Carolina to practice OT

DAYS/SALARY: 190 Days/ 7.5 hours per day/Teacher Salary Schedule

*COTA Possibility: If sufficient OT/R staffing is available to provide supervision, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) may also be considered for this position. Duties and responsibilities would be in alignment with COTA guidelines and supervision would be provided on site. A COTA position would be 190 Days/ 7.5 hours per day/Classified Salary Schedule.

HUMAN RESOURCES
GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50
P.O. BOX 248
GREENWOOD, SC 29648

EOE/AA