Reports To: Senior Director of Exceptional Children’s Program

JOB SUMMARY: An employee is this class participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of an occupational therapy program to provide screening, evaluation, and treatment of exceptional students. The employee must
select, from a wide range of activities, the program activity appropriate for each student. Problems that arise in the
treatment program are expected to be resolved independently. Errors in the treatment could cause serious harm to
students and potential liability to the school system. The employee receives general direction from the Director of
Exceptional Children. Direct supervision may be exercised over support personnel.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, 10 months, with salary to be established on the North Carolina State Salary Schedule.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Evaluates student’s abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of
information.
Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills.
 Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans.
 Designs and constructs or modifies special equipment to meet individual needs.
 Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies and parents in the program to increase strength
and dexterity of exceptional students.
 Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program.
 Projects budget needs, prepares and maintains budget.
 Documents need for equipment and materials
 Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State guidelines and school policy.
 All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina.
 Graduation from a four-year accredited program of occupational therapy and two years of experience or a master’s
degree in physical therapy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and methods of occupational therapy.
 Working knowledge of normal child development.
 Working knowledge of general management practice.
 Skill in adapting or designing equipment for individual needs.
 Skill in administering treatment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
NOTE: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to
be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
For additional information about this position, please contact Ms. Melanie Hester, Interim Director of the Exceptional
Children’s Program, cottermans@gcs.k12.nc.us, (919)693-1103, or the Human Resources Director Ms. Latisa McKnight,
McKnightlb@gcs.k12.nc.us, (919)693-1463.