Occupational Therapist (anticipated)

Primary Purpose

Evaluate and treat students with fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, sensory motor or self-help skill delays using therapeutic intervention and/or consultation to reduce and/or eliminate problems and impairments that interfere with the student’s ability to derive full benefits from their educational program.

Job Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas License as an Occupational Therapist from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• One year of Occupational Therapist experience, pediatric preferred 

Apply 

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Three references must be provided or received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor.

Salary

Min: $63,818

Mid: $76,022

Max: $88,267

Other Information

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Pay Grade

Professional PG 3, 11 Duty Months   

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoopping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking 
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress