Qualifications:
- Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
JOB GOAL: Evaluates motor function, designs and provides therapy programs to assist students with disabilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses student motor functions impaired or lost through illness, injury or deprivation that are relevant to educational programming
- Prepares an individual written report for each student evaluated
- Develops and implements therapy programs to improve, develop or store fine motor functions
- Develops and implements therapy programs to improve ability to perform tasks for independent functions
- Develops and implements therapy programs to prevent initial or further impairment or loss of function
- Maintains records and progress notes for students evaluated and receiving services
- Attends IEP Committee meetings to assist in writing attainable educational goals and objectives
- Recommends environmental adaptations needed for the student
- Maintains inventory of special equipment
- Coordinates services with other school programs
- Consults with classroom teachers and other personnel to facilitate attainment of educational objectives
- Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership
- Provides information, support and guidance to parents/guardians and families
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Duty Days: 187
Salary Range: According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.
Additional Information: Please contact the Director of Special Education's office for any additional inquiries.
The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.
Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.
