This position is for 10 hours per week.
School Information:
To learn more about National Heritage Online Academy – North Carolina click here.
Why Choose National Heritage Online Academy – North Carolina:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans
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Conduct comprehensive assessments of fine motor, visual-motor & visual-perception, sensory processing and regulation, motor coordination and planning, and functional skills, for students referred for special education or related services
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Participate in the IEP and Section 504 processes, including eligibility determinations, annual reviews, progress monitoring, and service planning
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Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust evidence-based occupational therapy interventions aligned to student goals
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Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary special education team to deliver coordinated and student-centered services
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Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ skill development
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Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies and goals into the educational environment and daily routines
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Provide training and guidance to staff and families on effective strategies to support students in inclusive and mainstream settings
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Utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and activities, including physical, sensory, manual, creative, and play-based interventions, to support student development and engagement
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Recommend, design, and support the use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and classroom accommodations as appropriate
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Maintain an accurate caseload, service schedule, and therapy documentation, including service logs and progress notes, in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements
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Communicate changes in student needs or caseload status to the Special Education Administrator in a timely manner
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Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information and student records
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Participate in school-based initiatives such as screenings, problem-solving teams, or intervention supports
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Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, research, and regulatory requirements
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Attend parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal
Qualifications:
Required:
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Valid state Occupational Therapy licensure
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North Carolina: Occupational Therapist License issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Preferred:
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School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience
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Experience working with diverse or at-risk student populations
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Familiarity with IEPs, Section 504 plans, and special education compliance requirements
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Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
NHA is only registered for state employment purposes in the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
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