District Wide Occupational Therapist 2026/27

ppDistrict Wide Occupational Therapist 2026/27 JobID: 1764 /p ul liPosition Type: Student Support Services/ Occupational Therapist /li liDate Posted: 3/17/2026 /li liLocation: District Wide /li liDate Available: Aug/2026 /li /ul pbRange $95,854-$117,310 annually with Employee/Employer retirement, dependent upon previous experience /b /p pbRange $80,993-$99,122 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience /b /p pbTerms of Employment: /b 9 Months or (185/189) bFLSA STATUS: /b NON-EXEMPT, This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule. /p h3POSITION SUMMARY /h3 pThe occupational therapist will implement school board and special education policies and procedures in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) for students with disabilities under the direction of the administration assigned to the Student Support Services Division. The occupational therapist will provide occupational therapy services to students with disabilities as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP), as enrolled in a LCSD special education program or as referred for assessment. The focus of therapy is not rehabilitative in nature, but viewed as needed educational support for students. This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator. /p h3ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liConduct assessments of students with disabilities to determine the need for educationally related occupational therapy services. /li liAnalyze and review occupational therapy assessment reports presented to the IEP team for consideration of services. /li liProvide recommendations to IEP teams regarding the frequency and delivery for educationally related occupational therapy services, referral procedures, and protocols. /li liPlan, schedule, implement, and evaluate appropriate educationally related occupational therapy programs. /li liMonitor student progress and develop an appropriate treatment plan to meet individual needs of students. /li liCollaborate on the development of present levels, goals, and benchmarks in IEP team meetings. /li liEvaluate need for and provide training to staff and parents/guardians, as appropriate, for use of adaptive equipment to meet educationally related occupational therapy needs. /li liDevelop a climate that promotes positive learning conditions. /li liAttend IEP meetings as appropriate. /li liMaintain accurate records and provide annual progress reports as needed. /li liWork professionally with administrators, staff, parents/guardians, and community. /li liMaintain a safe and orderly therapy area. /li liConsult with outside agencies/therapists regarding therapy reports (parents/guardians permission). /li liParticipate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned. /li /ul h3POSITION EXPECTATIONS /h3 ul liDemonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in a student's living situation (home, school, and/or community) that may affect the student's adjustment and ability to make appropriate use of the educational experience. /li liWork cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration, and community members. /li liGuide the learning process toward achievement of established IEP goals. /li liParticipate as an active member with other faculty and staff. /li liDevelop a climate that promotes positive learning conditions. /li liCommunicate with parents/guardians regarding plans for educationally related occupational therapy services. /li liCommunicate effectively both written and orally. /li liMaintain and improve professional competence. /li liPerform other job-related duties as assigned. /li /ul h3POSITION REQUIREMENTS /h3 pbEducation and Training: /b At minimum have an entry-level Bachelor's, or Master's or Doctoral Degree in occupational therapy from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Educational Program. /p pbLicenses and Certifications: /b /p ul liValid State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy license /li liLicensed from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy. /li /ul pWhen applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement. /p h3PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS /h3 pStrength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, student work, and other materials. Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files, student work, and other items is necessary. The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and other educational technology (LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, etc.) to enhance student learning. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) may occasionally be required. In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. /p h3WORKING CONDITIONS /h3 pWork is performed under the following conditions: Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud on occasional to frequent time periods. May involve work in crowded environments. /p h3HAZARDS /h3 pClassroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment). /p h3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 pThe Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment. /p pIndividuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: . /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr