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Harford County Public Schools

Occupational Therapist - 10 Month - 2023 - 2024 School Year (9115E331154423)

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TitleOccupational Therapist - 10 Month - 2023 - 2024 School Year
Posting ID9115E331154423
Description

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: 410-588-5238

Email: staffmanagement@hcps.org

www.hcps.org

 

 

 

 

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

 

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – 10-MONTH

Harford Academy at Campus Hills

2023-2024 School Year

 

To provide occupational therapy to students as determined by Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized

Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.

 

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

 

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

         Serves as an itinerant therapist to students with a documented educational disability and as a consultant to teachers, parents, administrators, and others as appropriate.

         Serves as a member of an IEP/IFSP/504 team when occupational therapy is a topic of discussion.

         Performs team approved occupational therapy screening assessments and evaluations during the school year and summer months, as required.

         Interprets test results and writes reports.

         Participates in the development of IEPs/lFSPs/504s.

         Provides occupational therapy services to students with an approved IEP/IFSP/504.

         Provides consultative services to parents, teachers, school staff, administrators, transportation staff, and others as appropriate.

         Consults with outside agencies; shares information with teachers, administrators, and school health staff as appropriate.

         Completes Medicaid billing encounter forms.

         Maintains accurate records and completes required special education forms.

         Maintains documentation of services provided to students.

         Provides therapy to students as part of the Extended School Year (ESY) Program.

         Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

 

 

SALARY

 

Starting salary for occupational therapist ($58,505).

May increase with additional education and experience.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

       Hold or be eligible for a Maryland license as an occupational therapist from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).

       Able to collaborate with school-based staff.

       Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org.  If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

 

 

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment.  Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools Involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visit www.hcps.org.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationHarford Academy

Applications Accepted

Start Date05/04/2023
End Date05/01/2024