• Assess students to identify occupational therapy deficits/needs • Evaluates the students’ ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behaviorally, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews • Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barrier to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention • Administers appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs and State Regulations • Develops occupationally based interventions plans based on student needs and evaluation results • Collects and interprets data and utilizes it to modify instruction, content, and to report progress to parents and the school district. • Summarizes assessment results and provides information to other staff members and administrators for occupational development and/or periodic reviews • Works with the IEP team (for identified students) or the school-based team to decide what type of occupational therapy is needed for the student to be successful • Write evaluation reports and maintain case records for students • Collaborates /communicates with related service providers, parents, and school district staff • Follows the appropriate protocols when questions, issues, and/or concerns arise • Apprises all parties who have a legitimate educational interest in the student of meetings, concerns, progress, and other issues • Establishes and maintains a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district personnel. • Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies • Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state regulations, and school policies • Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timelines.
