Occupational Therapist

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a health care provider with a commitment to holistically developing and supporting our children. The OT works to ensure the mental, physical, and developmental well-being of our children through targeted support 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.

• 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 is 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited College or University (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience in the role 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.