Occupational Therapist
Henrico, Virginia
Employer: Henrico County Virginia
Industry: OT/PT/SLP/Vision
Salary: $58580. per year
Job type: Full-Time
General Statement of Duties
Responsible for assessing students' physical development level and functional deficits; provide appropriate evidence-based interventions to meet the objectives of students' IEPs; provide appropriate recommendations for student accommodations, adapted equipment and assistive technology, provide instruction and training as required for school staff, students' and parents; and provide recommendations for program development. Provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students with a variety of intellectual, emotional and/or physical disabilities which impair their ability to fully benefit from their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of occupational therapy in the educational setting, working knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures on the county, state and federal level, demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals and to design, write and deliver Individualized Education Plans, demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing, and demonstrated ability in decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution and data analysis.
Must hold a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, a valid Virginia Driver's license and current First Aid, CPR & AED certification. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 209-day position is $58,580. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Responsible for assessing students' physical development level and functional deficits; provide appropriate evidence-based interventions to meet the objectives of students' IEPs; provide appropriate recommendations for student accommodations, adapted equipment and assistive technology, provide instruction and training as required for school staff, students' and parents; and provide recommendations for program development. Provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students with a variety of intellectual, emotional and/or physical disabilities which impair their ability to fully benefit from their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Essential Duties
- Assists in identifying students requiring evaluation and/or services.
- Assesses students' fine motor, self-care, development skills and sensory processing to determine functional deficits that are impacting access and participation to the specialized education program.
- Follows all LEA and VDOE guidelines regarding special education timelines for completion and submission of written evaluations.
- Maintains ongoing and up to date documentation of all services provided for compliance with various state, federal and administrative guidelines and/or Medicaid billing.
- Works cooperatively with school staff, parents and personnel in community services to assist in determining appropriate and required related service of occupational therapy.
- Provides services in the least restrictive environment with the ultimate goals of having the student able to generalize new learned skills in a variety of environments.
- Provides guidance and required information to the OT/PT technician when participating in a students' program with the therapist.
- Supervises OT or OTA students according to departmental and AOTA guidelines.
- Participates in trainings, meetings, workshops, etc.
- Assists in program planning when students receiving therapy move from one school or program to another.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs, Section 504 Plans and Services Plans when appropriate.
- Collects and analyzes data to inform as to student needs and student progress.
- Writes evaluation reports and determines educational implications of evaluation findings.
- Determines IEP objectives, frequency, type of service to be implemented, and scheduling.
- Evaluates and assesses OT treatments and makes the necessary treatment and IEP objective changes as necessary.
- Works collaboratively as part of a team.
- Makes suggestions for necessary modifications in the educational setting.
- Provides effective oral and written consultation to teachers and parents.
- Requisitions supplies and necessary equipment through the head therapist.
- Supervises and directs work of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) as applicable.
- Provides services as multiple work sites/schools.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of occupational therapy in the educational setting, working knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures on the county, state and federal level, demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals and to design, write and deliver Individualized Education Plans, demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing, and demonstrated ability in decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution and data analysis.
Must hold a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, a valid Virginia Driver's license and current First Aid, CPR & AED certification. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 209-day position is $58,580. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume
- Copy of your valid OT license, or
- Official or unofficial transcripts
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Created: 2024-05-08
Reference: IRC186341
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Henrico
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