Part-Time, Hourly Contracted Occupational Therapist

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to enable children with disabilities to access their education.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate fine motor, visual perceptual, functional and sensory motor skills as they relate to the educational setting.
• Plan and implement therapy programs for children with a variety of developmental, fine motor, functional, musculoskeletal, and sensory motor impairments.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and staff.
• Maintain appropriate licensing as an Occupational Therapist.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with colleagues.
• Prepare written reports, maintain progress reports, rate goals, and attend and participate in IEP team meetings.
• Maintain records/files documenting referral, assessment, recommendations, and therapy notes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from a college with an accredited occupational therapy program.
• National certification (NBCOT).
• State of Maine Licensure.
• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
• Public School experience preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental, orthopedic, and neurological disorders.
• Knowledge of sensory-based theories, tools, and strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.