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Job description
Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11 Month - Open Until Filled
Location: Department of Special Education/Various Sites (Including home and community settings)
Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist schedule for eleven-month employees
Effective: Immediately
Application Procedures: Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 15, 2025. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions , ext. 32187).
Nature of Work
This is a professional position to meet the needs of children and families enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers Program
Essential Functions
Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public Schools
Knowledge of developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans
Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizes Evidence-Based Practices to support children (ages 0-4), who are enrolled in the Infants and Toddlers Program, and their families
Complete logs and compliant submissions for attendance and Medical Assistance
Embraces the Primary Service Provider Model as implemented by St. Mary's County Infants and Toddlers
Maintains individual student data to measure progress on Individualized Family Service Plan
Conducts team, staff and parent training and coaching
Diagnoses student fine motor and sensory needs through analysis of test results, observations, and information from families and share strategies to support skill development to families and staff
Develops and implements IFSP outcomes for children to provide access to learning that will lead to school readiness
Participates in IFSP meetings
Trains families and staff on the effective implementation of developmentally appropriate activities
Serves as a resource person to staff and families in the development and selection of materials to address the needs of children for developmentally appropriate skills
Re-views and edits the Individual Family Service Plan
Maintains accurate data for children and families
Participates in Primary Service Provider Meetings, and provides collaboration and support to educators, physical therapists, and speech pathologist on the team
Provides ongoing supervision of occupational therapy students for short term placements, as needed
Monitors and maintains all local, state, and federal timelines for all children and families on the provider's caseload
Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
Possess a license as established by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Board of Examiners
Preferred:
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Term of Employment: Full-time eleven-month position
Salary Grade Range: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist Career Ladder for eleven-month employees
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: EASMC
Updated 7.2024,
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.
The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.
Worksite address
leonardtown, MD, 20650, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.