Job Description:
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POSITION SUMMARY
The occupational therapist, as a member of the educational team, supports the education of students suspected of and/or diagnosed with a disability in their least restrictive environment. The occupational therapist develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program within the district; providing screening, evaluation and intervention services.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure safety of students
- Maintain student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the district, state and federal policies
- Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice
- Implement and coordinate the occupational therapy program within the district
- Evaluate students using appropriate tests, skilled professional observation and supplementary information from other agencies and records
- Interpret assessment findings and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams
- Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans
- Develop and implement intervention strategies
- Develop occupational therapy management plan for daily classroom routines and train staff in its safe implementation
- Plan for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independent from occupational service when targeted outcomes are achieved
- Evaluate and report on student progress
- Communicate, collaborate, and consult with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals
- Serve as a resource to parent, school team, staff and administration on disabling conditions and their effects on education
- Collaborate with community-based therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of service
- Provide consultation regarding emergency evaluation of students with disability
- Participate with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification
- Procure, maintain and inventory equipment, materials and supplies
- Seek regular opportunities for professional growth
- Provide clinical educational opportunities for students of occupational therapy
- Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
- Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing students with disabilities
- Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
- Maintain respect for confidential information, e.g. student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations
- Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
- Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance and positive work ethic
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or designee
Qualifications:
- Criteria as set by State Certification Authorities: Connecticut Occupational Therapist License
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Contract: CT. Health Care Associates
Salary Range: See salary schedule online