26/27 sy occupational therapist
Arlington Public Schools
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Quick overview
The Occupational Therapist will function as an itinerant clinician, providing educational model occupational therapy services to identified students across various age groups and disabilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff to integrate programs and determining the appropriate level of service through evaluation procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess or be eligible for Virginia licensure and must be nationally registered with the NBCOT, or complete registration upon employment. Experience in a public school system occupational therapy program or pediatrics is preferred.
Job description
This position is a 1.0 FTE position located at Syphax Education Center.
Responsibilities
Function as an itinerant clinician to provide appropriate "educational model" occupational therapy services for identified students. Collaborate with teachers and school staff to provide integrated programs for special education students. Determine through occupational therapy evaluation procedures appropriate model and level of service required for each student. Document student progress with periodic updates. Keep accurate records on caseloads including attendance. Willing to work with students preschool-age through 21 years, with a variety of disabilities. Willing to collaborate with regular and special education teachers to provide integrated educational programming.
Experience
Experience in public school system occupational therapy program or pediatrics preferred.
Qualifications
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Must be registered nationally as qualified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), or completion of registration upon employment. Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
Salary
Salary based on the 2026-27 salary schedule. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”