We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5, helping them develop their fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions, collaboration with educators and families, and the use do creative, play-based strategies, you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners.  

 

Conduct evaluations to assess sensory-motor, fine motor, and self-care skills  

Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address each child’s needs  

Provide therapy sessions focused on activities such as cutting skills, dressing, and feeding  

Utilize sensory integration strategies to support self-regulation and classroom participation  

Collaboration with teachers and staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the preschool classroom  

Educate families on how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home  

Document therapy sessions, progress, and recommendations in compliance with program requirements  

Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional input for goal-setting and progress monitoring  

Participates in evaluating special education students referred for occupational therapy  

Services are provided in accordance with students’ individualized education programs  

Develops individual treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy  

Develops group treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy  

Develops and presents occupational therapy-related activities to benefit students in their educational environment  

Provides services to special education students referred for occupational therapy  

Services are provided in accordance with the students’ individualized education programs  

Implements individual treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy  

Implements group treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy  

Reviews records of students receiving occupational therapy for accuracy and completeness  

Maintains attendance and session notes for students receiving occupational therapy  

Maintains reports for students receiving occupational therapy  

Assists school personnel through individual consultations with the formation of goals and objectives related to students’ individualized education programs  

Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss student progress  

Makes appropriate recommendations for occupational therapy programs  

Consults with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals, specialized therapeutic equipment and materials, and other suggestions to enhance the students’ functional ability within the classroom  

Requests equipment and supplies necessary to carry out an occupational therapy program  

Instructs teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and other staff in the use of adaptive equipment and materials for classroom/school use  

Participates in observations of students demonstrating difficulty in participating in the school environment in areas related to occupational therapy  

Contacts primary care facilities regarding students’ medical issues and adaptive equipment needs, relating to the continuity of services in school 

Designs, modifies, and constructs adaptive equipment and material for classroom/school use  

Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs, as well as perform other duties as assigned by the Director to ensure the smooth operation of the program