Occupational Therapy (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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required