Baltimore County Public Schools
Infants and Toddlers - Occupational Therapist NW - 12-month position
Baltimore County Public Schools, Maryland Line, Maryland, us, 21105
Job Description
To enable children birth to five and their families to actively participate in and benefit from early intervention services by providing appropriate therapy services. Perform all duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Conducts both formal and informal assessments using tools for children from birth through age 4 for program eligibility, ongoing progress monitoring, and exit testing for transition at age and after age 3.
Plans and provides for appropriate occupational therapy intervention for children and families based on needs, concerns, and priorities identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), including the need for appropriate adaptive and technology equipment.
Provides occupational therapy services, in collaboration with other IFSP team members, to children and families in a variety of natural environment settings including but not exclusive to homes and childcare settings.
Participates in the development of initial IFSPs and ongoing IFSP reviews by developing and monitoring functional IFSP outcomes for children and families in collaboration with families and the IFSP team.
Communicates and interacts with children, parents, staff, and community representatives. Collaborates with IFSP team members, childcare providers, and members from the school system and other public and private partners.
Serves as an ITP service coordinator conducting 6-month and annual reviews, helping the family access program resources and other community resources based on identified needs, and facilitating transition activities.
Complies with ITP requirements to document child and family progress and completes appropriate documentation for Medical Assistance billing for service coordination and service delivery using the statewide database.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in compliance with COMAR, IDEA, and Baltimore County ITP policies and procedures as well as the requirements of the Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.
Instructs and supervises graduate therapy students to work with children and families in the natural environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy.
Licenses and Certificates:
Licensure from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong human relations skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Skill in the use of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with administrators, students, families, co-workers, and community partners.
Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
Ability to use equipment and technology required for performance of job duties.
Ability to supervise students and manage behavior.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in homes, community setting, and office environments. Work requires independent travel to community locations, schools, and offices throughout the county. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, assistive technology, and physical activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health's Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
GRADE:
Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll
SALARY:
$71,400 - $142,231
OTHER COMPENSATION:
Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA:
Exempt
RETIREMENT:
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS : BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Established/Revised: 12/2010, 3/2017, 4/2019, 5/2024, 8/2024
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Proof of Degree Equivalency:
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx Pre-Employment Requirements:
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information:
Sally Barbieri, HRO Phone: 443-809-4605 Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org
About Us
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!
To enable children birth to five and their families to actively participate in and benefit from early intervention services by providing appropriate therapy services. Perform all duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Conducts both formal and informal assessments using tools for children from birth through age 4 for program eligibility, ongoing progress monitoring, and exit testing for transition at age and after age 3.
Plans and provides for appropriate occupational therapy intervention for children and families based on needs, concerns, and priorities identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), including the need for appropriate adaptive and technology equipment.
Provides occupational therapy services, in collaboration with other IFSP team members, to children and families in a variety of natural environment settings including but not exclusive to homes and childcare settings.
Participates in the development of initial IFSPs and ongoing IFSP reviews by developing and monitoring functional IFSP outcomes for children and families in collaboration with families and the IFSP team.
Communicates and interacts with children, parents, staff, and community representatives. Collaborates with IFSP team members, childcare providers, and members from the school system and other public and private partners.
Serves as an ITP service coordinator conducting 6-month and annual reviews, helping the family access program resources and other community resources based on identified needs, and facilitating transition activities.
Complies with ITP requirements to document child and family progress and completes appropriate documentation for Medical Assistance billing for service coordination and service delivery using the statewide database.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in compliance with COMAR, IDEA, and Baltimore County ITP policies and procedures as well as the requirements of the Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.
Instructs and supervises graduate therapy students to work with children and families in the natural environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy.
Licenses and Certificates:
Licensure from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong human relations skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Skill in the use of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with administrators, students, families, co-workers, and community partners.
Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
Ability to use equipment and technology required for performance of job duties.
Ability to supervise students and manage behavior.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in homes, community setting, and office environments. Work requires independent travel to community locations, schools, and offices throughout the county. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, assistive technology, and physical activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health's Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
GRADE:
Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll
SALARY:
$71,400 - $142,231
OTHER COMPENSATION:
Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA:
Exempt
RETIREMENT:
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS : BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Established/Revised: 12/2010, 3/2017, 4/2019, 5/2024, 8/2024
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Proof of Degree Equivalency:
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx Pre-Employment Requirements:
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information:
Sally Barbieri, HRO Phone: 443-809-4605 Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org
About Us
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!