AZALAS

Occupational Therapist - Gadsden

Posted on March 11, 2025

Position Type:
Special Education Department/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
5/6/2019
Location:
District-Wide

Occupational Therapist
The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' functional physical
development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives;
identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and
student placement; and providing direction to Occupational Therapy Technicians, Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants, Special Education Teachers and Instructional Aides.
This job reports to Special Education Director

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy
strategies; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and
maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information,
write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define
issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and
hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; abnormal development and medical
diagnoses related to special Education funding categories; current OT treatment interventions; and pertinent codes,
policies, regulations and/or laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use
basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of
circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized
methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of
widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is
required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation;
and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily
perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups;
maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed
information/data; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed
information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful
educational activities.

Education:
Masters degree in job-related area.

Experience:
Job related experience within a specialized field is required.