Posting: Occupational TherapistLocation(s): All SchoolsHours/Week: 35 Hours per weekStart Date: August 24, 2026Closing Date: Open until filledFort McMurray Catholic Schools requires a full time Occupational Therapist. This job involves providing occupational therapy services to EEP - Gr. 6 students within an inclusive educational environment - some support to grades 7-12 may be required.The primary responsibilities will focus on addressing and identifying occupational therapy needs, using assessment tools, which have been impacting the students performance in an early learning setting. Collaborating and communicating with both the school team and multi-disciplinary team is essential. Involvement in building capacity with teacher, other educational staff and through parents and family is primary responsibility.Job Qualifications:Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent, with course work in assessment and treatment of fine motor, visual motor and perceptual difficultiesRegistered and in positive standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapy (ACOT)Two or more years of experience would be considered an assetJob Responsibilities and ActivitiesMulti-disciplinary Team participation and Individual Program Development (IPP/ISP)Administer,



score and interpret standardized occupational therapy assessmentsConduct occupational therapy within the context of typical classroom activitiesDirect and assist students in performing daily classroom routinesCollaborate to develop broad based strategies that focus on integration occupational therapy within daily functioning of classroom/school environmentsProfessional Development focused on creating bench-strength and increasing knowledge for DistrictModel inclusive, broad based strategies for Teachers, Facilitators, Parents and EAs in the classroom.Monitor childrens progress and advise on strategies for assessing students achievement of curricular outcomes in grades 1-6Coordinate, plan and model programs in the classroom, such as Handwriting Without TearsAssist and provide support to the team in the identification of children who qualify for Program Unit FundingDevelop/extend partnerships with the Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the CommunityThe successful candidate will be required to provide a vulnerable sector check along with a criminal record check. FMCSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate which includes fluency with Google supports and MS Office.

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