Entry Level Prison Occupational Therapy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Classified - Position - Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
Job Number 3700269896
Start Date
Open Date 05/06/2026
Closing Date 06/30/2026
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist in assessing functional abilities of student in relation to fine-motor, visual-motor, visual-perception, sensorimotor, oral motor/feeding, daily living skills and sensory processing development as it relates to success in the school environment.
ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in establishing and implementing appropriate and individualized treatment plans as it relates to supported IEP objectives.
• Monitor student's responses to therapeutic intervention and collaborate with the Occupational Therapist for appropriate modification and or adaptation of treatment plans.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in coordinating and scheduling the provision of services with the educational staff.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in maintaining specified records on each student referred, evaluated and provided services with current documentation, to include Medicaid documentation.
• Assist in ordering appropriate equipment and supplies for students' needs and school treatment areas.
• Fabricate adaptive equipment and or make necessary adaptations to promote student's optimal level of function within the school environment.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist and IEP team to maximize the student's optimal level of performance.
• May assist the Occupational Therapist with Medicaid time studies, research, and mentoring of new staff as directed.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of occupational therapy principals and methodologies related to the provision of school based intervention for children with special needs; knowledge of anatomy, neuroanatomy, kinesiology, psychology and various medical diagnoses; knowledge of normal and abnormal child development; knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures for delivering services; knowledge of skill levels of the K-12 population; knowledge of Individual with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) guidelines and procedures; ability to establish and maintain professional standards of behavior and conduct; ability to collaborate and plan effectively with supervising Occupational Therapist; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Occupational Therapists, administration, staff, students, and parents; ability to motivate and encourage students to participate in therapeutic programs and interventions; initiative and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously (problem solving skills, planning skills, time management skills).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Associate degree or completion of an OTA program at an accredited institution. Registered and certification by NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).
Preferred: Pediatric or school-based experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, Bending, stooping, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, driving, and physical management that includes supporting individuals with impaired weight bearing or unsteady gaits, repositioning individuals in therapeutic equipment: including use of hydraulic lifts to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance. Occasional standing and crawling. Ability to lift over 50 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
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Reports To Director/Designee
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/e47dd7ef-40ca-4a61-8e63-dc6feca9e008
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate range: $26.43-$38.55
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U15
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr