[Hiring] Occupational Therapist @National Heritage Academies

Role Description

• This position is for 10 hours per week.
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of:
  • Fine motor skills
  • Visual-motor & visual-perception
  • Sensory processing and regulation
  • Motor coordination and planning
  • Functional skills for students referred for special education or related services.
• Participate in the IEP and Section 504 processes, including:
  • Eligibility determinations
  • Annual reviews
  • Progress monitoring
  • Service planning.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust evidence-based occupational therapy interventions aligned to student goals.
• Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary special education team to deliver coordinated and student-centered services.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ skill development.
• Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies and goals into the educational environment and daily routines.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and families on effective strategies to support students in inclusive and mainstream settings.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and activities, including:
  • Physical
  • Sensory
  • Manual
  • Creative
  • Play-based interventions to support student development and engagement.
• Recommend, design, and support the use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and classroom accommodations as appropriate.
• Maintain an accurate caseload, service schedule, and therapy documentation, including service logs and progress notes, in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements.
• Communicate changes in student needs or caseload status to the Special Education Administrator in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information and student records.
• Participate in school-based initiatives such as screenings, problem-solving teams, or intervention supports.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, research, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

• Valid state Occupational Therapy licensure.
• North Carolina: Occupational Therapist License issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred:
  • School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience.
  • Experience working with diverse or at-risk student populations.
  • Familiarity with IEPs, Section 504 plans, and special education compliance requirements.
  • Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills.

Company Description

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

NHA is only registered for state employment purposes in the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.