West Georgia RESA

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

School System:West Georgia RESA

Subject: Special Education

Grade Level: Multiple (P-12)

Closing Date:05/01/2023

Start Date:8/4/2023

 

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:
*Minimum of a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
*Must hold a valid and clear Georgia License in Occupational Therapy; a valid NBCOT Occupational Therapy Certification
*Proficiency in Written and Oral Communication, Planning and Organization
*Prefer therapists with pediatric and school system experience and OT's with specific certifications in Pediatrics

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly including Medicaid billing
*Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
*Identifies students who require school-based Occupational Therapy through evaluation and by analyzing deficits in self-help, motor and sensory processing skills
*Participates in IEP meetings in order to relate pertinent data used in the determination of students needs
*Provides consultative services to teacher, parents, administrators and allied agencies in order to address fine motor goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment
*Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services
*Participates with school administration/coordinators for effective planning, coordination and implementation of occupational therapy program into the total education system

Location: Multiple Schools - Meriwether County School System

Submit letter of intent, resume which includes a list of references with complete contact information, and a copy of OT certificate to:

Dr. Shanna Downs, Executive Director
sdowns@garesa.org

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https://www.teachgeorgia.org/AdvSearch.aspx?ID=134154

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Contact Information

Name: Shanna Downs

Email:sdowns@garesa.org

Website:www.garesa.org

Address:99 BROWN SCHOOL DRIVE
GRANTVILLE, GA 30220

Phone:770-583-2528

Fax:770-583-3223