School Occupational Therapist - NCSD

Agency NC School for the Deaf Division NC School for the Deaf Job Classification Title Occupational Therapist (NS) Position Number 60038959 Grade MH17 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

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Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The School Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment for students with functional limitations impacted by physical injury, illness, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory modulation dysregulation, or other psychosocial factors. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the school OT promotes recovery, independence, and safety.

***Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. *** About the North Carolina School for the Deaf: The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina.

Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education. North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Job Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations using clinical observation, standardized assessments, behavioral assessments, sensory testing, and functional evaluations.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals. Monitor student progress and modify treatment interventions as appropriate. Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge recommendations. Administer diagnostic tests and procedures appropriate to individual student needs. Interpret assessment results and formulate recommendation then communicate findings effectively to students, families, educational teams, and outside agencies.

Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and provide interpretation of audiological assessment results and recommendations. Maintain accurate student records and program documentation. Prepare reports and documentation required for educational and related service agencies. Serve as a liaison among NCSD professional department heads and coordinates with internal teams such as Mental Health, Student Health Center, Management Team, and Residential Life.

Additionally, the role collaborates with external agencies, including Vocational Rehabilitation, RHA Mental Health, Physical Therapy providers, and other contracted services as needed. Ensure compliance with students’ IEP transition plans and monitoring staff participation in required trainings, seminars, and professional development activities and communicates needs to NCSD staff, students, and stakeholders.

Serves as a member of the NCSD Student Admissions Team, working collaboratively with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) within and outside of North Carolina. The role ensures that admissions decisions are ma