The Ocean Springs School District seeks district-wide School-Based Occupational Therapy Services to include direct treatment, indirect treatment, and consultations as specified as a related service on students with disabilities individual education programs (IEP) or for the evaluation of students for a suspected disability, and professional development as needed. Services must be aligned with IDEA, current Mississippi Policies and Procedures Regarding Children with Disabilities, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and are expected to have positive outcomes based on each student’s related service school-based therapy goals. Scope of Work A. Provide best practice in current school-based Occupational Therapy and/or evaluations B. Comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Mississippi Policies and Procedures State Board Policy 74.19 for Children with Disabilities; C. Utilize a Process to Maintain Student Data for the Purpose of Reporting Progress and Documenting Educational Benefits; D. Provide Specialized Training and Support for Administration, Teachers, and Parents when requested; E. Comply with Ocean Springs School District Policies and Procedures; and F. Provide services during the 2026-2028 school years and extended school year as necessary.
