25-26 Itinerant Occupational Therapist Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

25-26 Itinerant Occupational Therapist
Somerville Public Schools

DISTRICT WIDE

– Somerville, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5228320

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 10, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Occupational Therapist to serve preschool students, teachers, and families in community-based early education and care programs as part of the Somerville Partnership for Young Children (SPYC).

Job Goal:

As part of this effort to advance high-quality programming, the Itinerant Occupational Therapist will work directly with early education classrooms across the city to ensure consistency and alignment of practices to help students develop the strength and skills needed to participate in their classroom environments. This position will assist individual children directly and provide consultation to teachers and directors on occupational performance/IEP needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited occupational therapy program
Registered Occupational Therapist
Massachusetts License
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
At least 3 years of relevant experience with school-aged children preferred Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Experience with the process of Screening, assessing, and evaluating students to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services
Experience developing individual plans and goals for each student based on need and determination of services
Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strong professional relationships with district staff and parents

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with teachers, other related service providers, and parents/guardians to ensure understanding of student’s occupational performance strengths and needs through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
Develop protocols for sensory spaces with an emphasis on students with Autism or sensory dysregulation.
Evaluate students through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
Synthesize evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student’s participation in the educational environment.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans for intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Work directly with other members of the Somerville Partnership for Young Children itinerant and coaching teams to foster inclusion.
Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the educational environment.
Collect data for decision making and progress monitoring.
Schedule direct services using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out sessions as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
Maintain easily accessible and accurate student files.
Safeguard confidentiality of student records following FERPA, IDEA, and HIPPA guidelines when needed.
Complete logging of services for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor and reassess the effects of specific occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue services.
Adapt and modify environments, equipment, and materials.
Train instructional staff and families to meet individually needs and to help students function as independently as possible.
Manage inventory of therapeutic equipment.
Attend reconvened Team meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
Chair team meetings and participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education programs (IEPs), write measurable goals and objectives, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
Develop appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths and needs and demonstrates awareness of professional performance in due process matters and litigious environments.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational trainings for staff, parents, and students.
Participate in professional meetings and workshops directly related to Occupational Therapy.
Perform related work as required.
Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Early Education.

Terms of Employment:

Grant Funded/1 Year Appointment
2025-2026 School Year
Non Union / Benefits Eligible
Salary will be commensurate with experience and education
209-day work year

Scheduled School Year:

184 days (School Year Schedule)
Additional work days: 25 days outside of the regular school year which would include SPED Summer School Programs
Position Reports to: Director of Early Education and Care and Director of Special Education
The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Full-Time