Occupational Therapist (1 year only)

Central Falls School District

Central Falls School District - Central Falls, Rhode Island Job Details

Job ID:

5933755

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Central Falls School District seeks to hire a talented, knowledgeable, and highly innovative certified educator to fill the Districtwide Occupational Therapist position for the 2026-2027 school year. All CFSD educators are expected to carry out the District's core values of EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT, and

EXCELLENCE

as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, delivering personalized, high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and District policies. Certified staff is expected to abide by the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the

CFSD/CFTU

collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the District's Strategic Plan, we strive to prepare all students for success!

The successful candidate must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions. The candidate must also have training and experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessments and evaluation tools. In addition to direct student services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the testing and evaluation of students initially referred or for reevaluations for caseload students.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Occupational Therapy Evaluations and recommend diagnostic services as needed.

Administer, score and interpret results of standardized assessments

Interpret diagnostic data to professionals and families

Provide direct services to students in their classroom, as much as possible, as individuals and/or groups, while providing consultation to teachers regarding this area.

Participate as a member of the Evaluation Team.

Participate in IEP meetings and provide services to students based on the IEPs that are developed.

Maintain case records and follow referral and tracking procedures.

Consult and collaborate with other school personnel to gather and provide information on a case and establish and plan respective roles in modifying the student's program.

Keep sufficient records of the cases to meet state regulations requirements, to document status as needed, and provide staff with up-to-date management and assessment data.

Such other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Student Services and/or the building administrator

Position Type:

Full-time