Occupational Therapist

Location: To’haali Community School, Newcomb, NM

Summary

Provide in-person occupational therapy services to identified or referred students at To’haali Community School. Services include OT evaluations, therapy, IEP/multidisciplinary team support, teacher consultation, progress reporting, and required documentation. Work must comply with BIE, IDEA, State of New Mexico, and school requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for referred students.
• Review student records, educational history, medical information, and teacher input.
• Provide individual or group OT services based on student IEPs.
• Attend IEP and multidisciplinary placement meetings.
• Develop goals and objectives for student IEPs.
• Consult with special education and classroom teachers.
• Provide parent or guardian consultation when needed.
• Maintain therapy logs, mileage logs, progress reports, confidential reports, and NASIS documentation.
• Submit reports within required timelines and protect student confidentiality.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current New Mexico Occupational Therapist license or certification.
• Experience working with special education students preferred.
• Ability to provide in-person services during school hours.
• Ability to obtain required BIE/BIA security clearance.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.