Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY25-26) Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY25-26)
Chelsea Public Schools
Special Education Department – Chelsea, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Chelsea Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5215235

Application Deadline:

Sep 01, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 4, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Title:

Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY25-26)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 10 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides individual and group therapy to designated special needs students
Provides crisis intervention
Screens referrals in conjunction with other designated school personnel
Participates in the prereferral process as needed
Consults on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding special needs students
Performs other duties assigned by the District Principal or the Director of Special Education

Qualifications Required:

Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education licensure as a Occupational Therapist Experience working with a diverse population
Licensed as a Occuptational Therapist in Massachusetts

Knowledge of:

integration and inclusive models of instruction; differentiated instruction and response to intervention; curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles
Ability to: perform and interpret psychological evaluations, including projectives; provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students; work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators
Knowledge of special education programs and regulations
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

Bilingual Spanish
Experience working in a school setting

Terms:

All teachers are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 184 days. See contract for salary information.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type:

Full-Time
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