We are seeking a full-time temporary (family leave) Occupational Therapist to join our team!

POSITION

Occupational Therapist

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

September 2026 - December 2026

REPORTS TO:

Director, Assistant Director, and Coordinator of Thera Provide quality school-based occupational therapy services, which includes but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, Student Learning Plan/ IEP planning, implementation and district meetings, related documentation, and communication between teachers, one on one staff, related service providers, and families. A full-time position (11 month) working with students in the classroom, individually, and in related programming. Candidates must be willing to work within a team based therapeutic-educational approach.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following: Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and completion all fieldwork requirements 1-2 years of experience as an occupational therapist in school settings or unrelated pediatric settings Certification as an occupational therapist by the NBCOT. Current New York State license as a certified Occupational Therapist. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies for students with autism, developmental delays, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders. Be a strong classroom support. Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with faculty Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members. Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Have a track record of being a team player and community minded. Be committed to their own learning. Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Maintaining knowledge of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice Implementing Sensory Integration practices Knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan Ability to articulate the role of the occupational therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning, and intervention process Ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan Ability to recognize occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and pragmatic written communication Skill in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, and interviews Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relevant occupations and purposeful activities that support intervention goals Skill in effective oral and written communication Ability to maintain safe environments, equipment, and materials Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes Willingness to be educated and trained for specific program implementation Initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to positively interact and collaborate in a team environment Complete thorough evaluation, including muscle tone, range of motion/mobility, movement analysis, perceptive/fine motor skills, sensory motor processing and functional activities of daily living. Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to faculty, staff, and parents that can be incorporated at school and in the home Develop and implement Student Learning Plan /IEP to meet the individual needs of the child. Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required. Attend training in foundations of Waldorf Education Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification. Responsible for timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, service tracker notes. Maintain professional clinical competency by attending certified CEU in-services and workshops. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60.00 - $75.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location:

In person