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Job Description
This position is scheduled for 16 hours per week.
School Information:
Located in Durham, North Carolina, North Oak Academy is opened as part of the National Heritage Academies network of schools. Through a character-based approach to education, we inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help students apply critical-thinking skills to solve real-world problems. As a result, students are prepared to tackle 21st century challenges and excel in college, life, and beyond.
To learn more about North Oak Academy click here.
Why Choose North Oak Academy:
- Benefits at affordable rates.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- Utilizes the Dean support model.
- Alternative Certification Support.
- Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of fine motor, visual-motor & visual-perception, sensory processing and regulation, motor coordination and planning, and functional skills, for students referred for special education or related services
- Participate in the IEP and Section 504 processes, including eligibility determinations, annual reviews, progress monitoring, and service planning
- Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust evidence-based occupational therapy interventions aligned to student goals
- Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary special education team to deliver coordinated and student-centered services
- Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ skill development
- Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies and goals into the educational environment and daily routines
- Provide training and guidance to staff and families on effective strategies to support students in inclusive and mainstream settings
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and activities, including physical, sensory, manual, creative, and play-based interventions, to support student development and engagement
- Recommend, design, and support the use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and classroom accommodations as appropriate
- Maintain an accurate caseload, service schedule, and therapy documentation, including service logs and progress notes, in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements
- Communicate changes in student needs or caseload status to the Special Education Administrator in a timely manner
- Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information and student records
- Participate in school-based initiatives such as screenings, problem-solving teams, or intervention supports
- Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, research, and regulatory requirements
- Attend parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal
Qualifications:
Required:
- Valid state Occupational Therapy licensure
- North Carolina: Occupational Therapist License issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Preferred:
- School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience
- Experience working with diverse or at-risk student populations
- Familiarity with IEPs, Section 504 plans, and special education compliance requirements
- Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
Please click here to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
