Release Date: July 10, 2023/July 25, 2023 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Requisition 10108
Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.
POSITION: Occupational Therapist Infants and Toddlers 11-Month Open Until Filled
(eleven-month assignment)
LOCATION: Department of Special Education/Various Sites (Including home and community settings)
SALARY: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for eleven-month employees ($52,114 - $112,221)
EFFECTIVE: July 27, 2023
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 qualified applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, 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:
- Assessment and evaluation of child and family needs;
- Participation in IFSP meetings;
- Development of IFSPs including child and family outcomes; and
- Collaborative consultation with families. and team members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize 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;
- Embrace the Primary Service Provider Model as implemented by St. Mary’s County Infants and Toddlers;
- Maintain individual student data to measure progress on Individualized Family Service Plan;
- Conduct team, staff and parent training and coaching;
- Diagnose 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;
- Develop and implement IFSP outcomes for children to provide access to learning that will lead to school readiness;
- Train families and staff on the effective implementation of developmentally appropriate activities;
- Serve 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-view and edit the Individual Family Service Plan;
- Maintain accurate data for children and families;
- Participate in Primary Service Provider Meetings and provide collaboration and support to educators, physical therapists, and speech pathologist on the team;
- Ongoing supervision of occupational therapy students for short term placements, as needed;
- Monitor and maintain all local, state, and federal timelines for all children and families on the provider’s caseload; and
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a license as established by the Board of Examiners; and
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time eleven-month position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for eleven-month employees.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC
06.15.2023
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.