Overview
GEMS Firstpoint School – The Villa – Dubai
Job Description
The School Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to students with disabilities or developmental delays. This role involves assessing students’ needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to improve their functional skills and participation in school activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses.
- Assess students’ fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive skills.
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development:
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education programs.
- Set realistic and measurable goals for each student.
- Monitor student progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
Skills
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Knowledge of educational theories and practices.
Preferred Candidate
Student/Internship
Bachelors
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
