Brown County Schools
Occupational Therapist Position

Job Overview:
Brown County Schools, located in the heart of beautiful Brown County Indiana, is looking for an
Occupational Therapist to call our small rural school community home. Our close-knit family of
educators understands the value a skilled Occupational Therapist adds to a student's
educational program. The community is known for the largest state park in Indiana with over
15,776 acres of forested hills and ridges. The historical artist colony is the pride of the Indiana
Uplands Region. Nearby Indiana University, Bloomington offers all the amenities of a Big 10
college town. Brown County is just 50 miles from Indianapolis and 100 miles from Louisville,
Kentucky. Considering a move? Our OT position in Brown County offers the perfect location for
the work-life balance you have been searching for!
Position Description
As a school-based Occupational Therapist hired directly through Brown County Schools, you will
play a vital role in supporting students' development and independence within the school
environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to collaborate with educators,
parents, and healthcare professionals to create tailored intervention plans that enhance each
child's ability to participate fully in school activities. Your expertise will help foster a positive
learning atmosphere by addressing diverse needs related to motor skills, sensory processing,
and daily living activities within the school setting.
Role and Responsibilities
? Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' motor skills, sensory processing, and
functional abilities to identify areas for intervention.
? Develop and implement individualized education plans focused on improving students'
participation in classroom activities and daily routines.
? Collaborate with teachers, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, and
families to coordinate educational supports and build consistency across settings.
? Support students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities by adapting
activities and environments to meet their unique needs.
? Participate in educational planning for students transitioning between different
educational settings, into the world of work or post-secondary opportunities.
? Provide guidance on classroom modifications, sensory strategies, and ergonomic
techniques to optimize student engagement and comfort.
Experience
? Prior experience working with children in school settings is preferred, including early
intervention or pediatric therapy roles, but not required. We can support your transition
from healthcare settings including long-term care.
? Demonstrated knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and how these
relate to pediatric development.
? Experience assisting with implementing care plans for children with disabilities or special
needs.

Brown County Schools
Occupational Therapist Position

? Proven ability to manage caseloads effectively while delivering student-centered care
tailored to individual goals.
? Strong understanding of speech therapy integration and interdisciplinary collaboration
within educational contexts.
Benefits
? 401(a)
? 401(a) matching
? Continuing education credits
? Dental insurance
? Disability insurance
? Health insurance
? Health savings account
? Life insurance
? Mileage reimbursement
? Professional development assistance
? Retirement plan
? Vision insurance
? Wellness program
For further information about our opening for a full-time (187 days/year) Occupational
Therapist, contact Deborah Harman, Director of Student Support Services at 812-988-6601 ext.
1141 or [email protected]. (email preferred)