Occupational Therapist (10-Mo)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

March 4, 2025

POSITION:  OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (10 MONTH)

LOCATION:  SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT and Designated School Sites.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The person who holds this position will provide occupational therapy services to students with fine motor disabilities and sensory deficits according to the student’s IEP, IFSP or 504 Plan.

REPORTS TO:  Director and Supervisor(s) of Special Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: (These are knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. A Maryland License in Occupational Therapy.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:  (These are knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Knowledge of physical disabilities and sensory processing deficits and appropriate therapy strategies.
2. Demonstrated diagnostic skills in the area of fine motor and physical development.
3. Knowledge of and ability to administer fine motor assessments.
4. Knowledge of and ability to administer sensory processing assessments.
5. Ability to write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
6. Knowledge of the IEP/IFSP/504 Plan process and an understanding of the content of the required documents.
7. Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process.
8. Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments.
9. Knowledge of disabilities and accommodations/supports to access the general education curriculum.
10. Knowledge of and experience working with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
11. Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives).
12. Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
13. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
14. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Administers fine motor assessments and sensory processing profiles to students.
2. Writes evaluation reports based on assessment results within given timelines and write evaluation reports.
3. Provides occupational therapy to students as prescribed by a student’s IEP.
4. Provides consultation services to classroom teachers.
5. Observes students and provide screening information to IEP teams.
6. Attends IEP meetings.
7. Develops IEP/IFSP/504 Plans and writes IEP/IFSP goals and objectives or outcomes within given timelines.
8. Maintains data and provides quarterly progress reports.
9. Completes and submits monthly Medicaid billing forms and therapy documentation.
10. Assist with developing sensory intervention plans for students.
11. Participates in parent conferences and team meetings.
12. Demonstrates initiative and self-regulation.
13. Maintains good organizational skills and professional attitude.
14. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
15. Comes to work promptly every day.
16. Works flexible hours as necessary.
17. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
18. Travels from school to school as necessary.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:  (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)  Performs related work as required or assigned by the Director of Special Education.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:  Current Maryland Licensure in Occupational Therapy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Work may require physical as well as psychological confrontations with aggressive students.  Special Education staff assigned to programs serving students with physical disabilities may be required to lift or assist with lifting students at various times during the instructional day.  Special Education staff assigned to programs serving students with aggressive behaviors will be required to maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification and may be required to use non-violent crisis intervention.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:  May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools’ salary schedule for teachers. If selected for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in Direct Deposit.

EVALUATION:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:  School Year 2024-2025.

APPLICATION PROCEURE:  All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.

Salary : $67,465 - $118,943