Occupational Therapy (0.6FTE) (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assesses and/or evaluates pupils’ abilities in the areas of self-help, fine motor skills, sensory integration skills, and visual perceptual skills
• Provides educationally related occupational therapy services to special education pupils in need of therapy and keeps appropriate records of pupils' progress
• Writes progress reports for all pupils receiving direct occupational therapy, and provides a summary of the progress to the classroom teacher
• Provides written interpretations of all evaluations completed and is an active team member in staffing when writing program needs for individual pupils
• Maintains, designs, constructs, or obtains adaptive devices to maintain or to improve independent functioning skills and to improve daily living skills in the educational setting
• Participates in comprehensive evaluations, and conferences for pupils referred for Occupational Therapy evaluations
• Provides liaison service between parents, school personnel, and community agencies to facilitate communication concerning the services provided by Occupational Therapists
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Equipment

• This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine
• Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use

Travel

• Travel between schools and central offices may be required

Physical And Mental Demands

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Qualifications

• Interrelations
• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
• Employee Punctuality And Appearance
• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
• Qualification Profile
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• FLSA Status
• Exempt