Major Responsibilities and Duties 1. OT is provided to focus on academics, social participation, self-care skills (ADLs or Activities of Daily Living), and transition/ work skills. 2. Occupational Therapist will also be expected to perform evaluations including observation of the student in school settings, and home settings if required. Formal reports are written based on standardized testing and observation. 3. The Occupational Therapist will also review reports from other Occupational Therapists and make recommendations based on the report. When deemed appropriate provide informal appraisals of student needs as a member of the IEP Team and/or I&RS Committee. 4. When appropriate, goals and objectives for intervention will be developed and inputted into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). 5. The Occupational Therapist can provide direct or indirect service. Direct services include individual, small group session, or integrated in-class activities. Consultative services include put are not limited to observation of student, review of work samples, consultation with parents and teachers, and participation in meetings as needed. They are expected to recommend equipment/materials and obtain measurements for equipment in a timely manner to assist the district in obtaining competitive quotes for the necessary specialized equipment/materials.
