RSU 48 is looking for an Hourly Contracted Occupational Therapist. This part-time position involves providing direct services for approximately 3 to 4 hours per week at Lincoln Academy, as well as monthly virtual consultative services for a program in Wiscasset. While we currently do not have any Pre-K children requiring services, additional hours and responsibilities may become available as needs arise in the Pre-K population throughout the year if the provider has availability and interest in additional hours in the future. The OT would be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services, administering necessary evaluations, updating progress reports each trimester on goals, and attending IEP team meetings and participating in the development of new goals at annual reviews (or providing a progress report when unable to attend). The district can make available use of testing kits and protocols, if necessary.

JOB GOAL/PRIMARY PURPOSE: To enable children with disabilities to access their education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate fine motor, visual perceptual, functional and sensory motor skills as they relate to the educational setting.

• Plan and implement therapy programs for children with a variety of developmental, fine motor, functional, musculoskeletal, and sensory motor impairments.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents and staff.

• Maintain appropriate licensing as an Occupational Therapist  

• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with colleagues.

• Prepare written reports, maintain progress reports, rate goals, and attend and participate in IEP team meetings.

• Maintain records/files documenting referral, assessment, recommendations, and therapy notes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from a college with an accredited occupational therapy program.

• National certification (NBCOT).

• State of Maine Licensure.

• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.

• Public School experience preferred.

• Knowledge of developmental, orthopedic, and neurological disorders.

• Knowledge of sensory-based theories, tools, and strategies.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

If interested contact Kelly Stokes, kstokes@rsu48.org , Director of Special Services, RSU 48, 559 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 506-2633, x0203