Date of Notice: 3/30/2026

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Luzerne Intermediate Unit - Various Locations

Terms of Employment: Full Time

Hiring Timeline: For Immediate Hire

Qualifications: Appropriate Licensure Required

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Special Education

Classification: Luzerne Intermediate Unit Education Association

Reports to: Assistant Director of Special Education & Assistant Executive Director for Student Services

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To assist the needs of disabled students, teachers, and parents in a variety of range of motion skills used in the educational process to maximize and enhance educational goals

2. To assist students in activities of daily living such as self-care skills, educational skills, work or social interactions

3. To enable students to participate in functions with typical peers

4. To perform evaluations, write IEP’s, reevaluations, progress monitoring and Data Management paperwork

5. To adapt classroom materials

6. To assist with organizational skills

7. To develop strategies for handwriting and assistive technology

8. To evaluate pre-vocational skills

9. To consult with district teams and individual teachers

10. To consult with parents

11. Any other duties required by the position

The Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sex or non-relevant handicap in activities, programs or employment practices. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources, 570-718-4648.