Occupational Therapist

Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC. Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a health care provider with a committment to holistically developing and supporting our children. The OT is works to ensure the mental, physical, and developmental well-being our children through targeted supported and meaningful interventions.  This individual performs a variety of duties including the testing, diagnosis and administration of remedial treatments for students with occupational therapy needs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and re-evaluations for students as requested or warranted
• Acts as an interdisciplinary team member in the special education eligibility process, administering Occupational assessments as required
• Articulates test results to parents and MDT members in clear, understandable language attending to cultural sensitivity                                          
• Delivers group and individual therapy sessions as indicated on student IEPs
• Maintains monthly progress notes as required by Medicaid regulations
• Makes recommendations for purchasing assessment materials to ensure that the clinical adequately equipped with state-of-the-art resources
• Keeps abreast of advances in diagnostic materials
• Maintains compliant IEPS, including contact logs and reports progress accordingly to parents and team members

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited College or University (Master’s degree preferred)
•  Candidate must be eligible to acquire or must possess DC Department of Health license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Commitment to serving students from a minority and/or lower socioeconomic background required

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.