Description

Position:                                Occupational Therapist (3-4 days per week)

Start Date:                            2026-2027 School Year  (Beginning late Aug 2026)

District:                                 Eastern Yellowstone Special Services Cooperative, Itinerant position, travels to multiple school districts

Minimum Salary:                  Depends on education level and experience

Qualifications:                     Current Occupational Therapy License, prefer school experience

Benefits:                                Medical Coverage (including vision & dental) or tax sheltered annuity (403b),

                                               Montana Teacher Retirement System, Yearly Membership AOTA paid for, use of Cooperative                                       vehicle               

To apply/inquire:                     Christina Olstad, Director

                                                 Eastern Yellowstone Special Services Cooperative

                                                 colstad@huntley.k12.mt.us

                                                 406-200-7795

                                                 Submit cover letter, resume, 3 Professional Letters of Reference, Transcripts, Copy of                                                                                        license(s)/Certification(s)

The Occupational Therapist will assess, diagnose, develop IEP goals, and provide OT services to students according to school-based OT guidelines.  The Occupational Therapist will provide consultative services to assure students can access and benefit from educational programs.

• Duties and Responsibilities:
•          Maintain current Occupational Therapy license
•          Comply with and follow Office of Public Instruction regulations, Montana state occupational therapy licensure regulations, & the American Occupational Therapy Association code of ethics
•          Screen & evaluate referred students by standardized and non-standardized procedures selected to identify performance levels
•          Participate in Evaluation Report Meetings and IEP meetings
•          Plan & implement treatment (develop IEP goals) and/or consultative programs from eligible students as stated in the IEPs
•          Write & submit quarterly/semester/trimester student progress toward meeting annual IEP goals
•          Suggest, design, construct adaptive equipment and devices needed for students
•          Provide formal/informal in-service programs for teachers, parents, & other school staff
•          Provide Director with weekly & monthly schedules or any changes in schedules
•          Maintain student referrals, record keeping, reporting recommendations
•          Complete evaluations in timely manner & provide reports to ER teams and IEP teams
•          Provide Medicaid billing information & therapy documentation in timely manner
•          Works cooperatively with staff, students, parents, and school district personnel