CPPI Occupational Therapist: Preschool - School Year

Fitchburg School District; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg Public Schools in Fitchburg, MA seeks a CPPI Occupational Therapist for Preschool to support early learners with motor needs. You will observe students, offer Tier 1/2 interventions, coach staff, maintain records, and recommend targeted activities for school and home growth in motor skills.

The role operates within the CPPI grant framework, collaborating with itinerant teams, and traveling across multiple preschool sites to implement motor-skill supports and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Current license and NBCOT certification required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Early childhood and urban experience preferred.
• Knowledge of education legislation/regulations.
• Strong collaboration with teachers, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with preschool itinerant teams including SPED Teacher and SLP.
• Travel between sites with city preschools (YMCA, Busy Bees, Head Start).
• Provide learning experiences aligned with MA Curriculum Frameworks and district standards.
• Differentiate instruction using RTI framework.
• Document progress and consult with district specialists as needed.
• Monitor and supervise students with effective classroom management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Advocacy for children

Organizational skills

Education

State licensure as OT

NBCOT certification

Master's degree preferred

Early childhood experience preferred

Urban experience preferred

Knowledge of education regulations

Job description

CPPI Occupational Therapist: Preschool - School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910984

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position is part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant. The goals of this grant are expansion and access to quality preschool, building locally aligned quality, and equitable access to special education and inclusion.

The Occupational Therapist will observe all students to determine preschool learners with fine and gross motor skill needs, offer Tier 1/2 suggestions, and provide coaching, keep appropriate records, inform faculty about observed growth, and recommend specific opportunities for school/home growth with motor skills.

Qualifications:

• Current license through the state board and certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);
• Master's degree preferred;
• Early childhood and urban experience preferred;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with preschool itinerant teams, including Clinical Interventionists, SPED Teacher, and SLP;
• Travel is required between several sites in partnership with city preschools, including, but not limited to, YMCA, Busy Bees, FHS and Head Start;
• Provide learning experiences guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using Response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives as well as CPPI’s mission;
• Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required;
• Complete any necessary evaluations that measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Be responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and preschool colleagues;
• If appropriate, suggest activities families can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's fine and
• Serve as liaison and keep IEP current for students receiving IEP services in CBO locations gross motor skills.

Reports to: CPPI Grant Coordinator/Director of Preschool

Evaluated by: CPPI Grant Coordinator/Director of Preschool

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

• Prorated to start date and #of hours per week; NTE 19 hours per week;
• Not eligible for benefits
• Summer Continuation: This position may continue into the summer, contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI before your start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law. Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $58,445 to $108,891 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laura Douglas , Early Childhood Administrator
• South Street Early Learning Center
• Email: [e-mail]