Job Description:
Special School District’s (SSD) occupational therapists (OTs) are committed to identifying specific barriers in the development process and providing intervention programs that support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. You will champion our mission by being an expert problem solver, ensuring all students have an established foundation of strategies that support the goals of their individualized education plan and fortify their access to general and special education. 
You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work. 
 
CLASSIFICATION 
Exempt 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Evaluates students for physical limitations, developmental delays, sensory-motor dysfunction, perceptual-motor abilities, self-help skills, functional daily living skill, and adaptive equipment needs 
• Develops and administers educational programs based on evaluation results
• Interprets test and diagnostic findings to parents, teachers, students, and other entitled parties 
• Provides training for educational staff and supervises programs conducted by educational staff 
• Recommends or fabricates adaptive equipment for ADL (activities of daily living) needs, communication, and individualized classroom seating 
• Monitors utilization of prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive appliances 
• Provides home programs for parents/guardians when appropriate 
• Participates in district and/or special interest meetings as appropriate 
• Participates in continuing education and professional conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current treatment methods 
• Assists with orientation of new staff members 
• Maintains student records; prepares progress reports on student performance; prepares other reports as requested 
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies; submits requisitions as needed

QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy required 
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based occupational therapy preferred 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• Missouri Occupational License required 

DISCLAIMER 
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 
 
EEOC STATEMENT 
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 314-989-8299. 
 
SALARY AND BENEFITS 
 
Salary $42.00/hr 
 
EVALUATION 
The employee will be evaluated periodically. 
 
Board Approved Date: September 2002 
Revised: August 2013, June 2018, April 2021, August 2022