International Private Schools in Kuwait (which Provide American Curriculum) are looking for qualified “Occupational Therapist”.

Occupational Therapist general job responsibilities:

• Screens and/or evaluates students who have been referred to occupational therapy
• Train special and general education staff, parent and other team members on specific interventions.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers and other specialists regarding appropriate activities, self-help skills, sensory needs, adaptations, and special equipment or assistive devices as necessary.
• Implement educational plans and provide information for building staff as needed.
• Provides monitoring, consultation, direct or indirect occupational therapy for selected students who are eligible for such services.
• Maintains close communication with classroom teachers, other staff and parents concerning student’s performance.
• Maintains accurate records of students evaluated and served in occupational therapy program; including assessment results, IEP progress and other documentation or reports as needed.
• Participates in designated team meetings, individual education plan conferences and periodic reviews involving assessment, programming and reevaluation decisions.
• Schedules occupational therapy evaluation and service times/locations with teachers and principals.
• Develops and provides formal and informal in-service programs for teachers and parents regarding occupational therapy.

Relocation to Kuwait is required for a Full-time job.

Joining Date: Open for the next academic year

Contract Length: One year contract

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy/Special Needs/Special Education  major
• Minimum 2+ years of teaching experience at international schools

Schools are offering competitive salaries (2,000 USD – 3,000 USD per month – tax free) plus benefits.