Friendship Public Charter School, a world-class public charter school serving over 4,500 students in grades Pre-K through 12 seeks dynamic educators who are ready to make an impact on the lives of students that will reach far beyond classroom walls!

Friendship’s mission is to prepare students to become ethical, well-rounded and self sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, enjoy learning, achieve success, and contribute actively to their communities.

The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties involved in the development, implementation and coordination of an occupational therapy program to provide screening, evaluations and treatment of exceptional students.

Requirements:
• Conducts evaluations and re-evaluations for students as requested or warranted.
• Acts as an interdisciplinary team member in the special education eligibility process, administering 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 clinic 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.


Qualifications:
• Candidate must have earned at least a Bachelors degree from an accredited university and must be eligible to acquire licensure from the DC Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Verification of registration with the American Occupational Association is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a school setting is preferred.





Friendship Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.