Full-Time School-Based OT for Special Education

SAR Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SAR Academy, located in Riverdale, NY, is seeking a full-time licensed Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year, supporting students in the Lower and Middle School divisions. This position focuses on enhancing fine motor development, sensory processing, and classroom participation. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with teachers and related service providers, providing direct services and consultative support.

The role involves maintaining a caseload of students, conducting evaluations, and developing individualized intervention plans. SAR Academy offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities, with a salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children in a structured educational environment.
• Familiarity with school-based service delivery models and collaborative consultation.
• Ability to conduct occupational therapy evaluations and interpret OT assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time caseload of students.
• Provide individual and small group occupational therapy sessions.
• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized goals and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students' sensory, motor, and functional needs.
• Provide strategies and consultation to assist student participation and independence.

Skills

Experience supporting students with sensory regulation

Fine and visual motor development

Handwriting

Executive functioning

Adaptive skills

Job description

SAR Academy, located in Riverdale, NY, is seeking a full-time licensed Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year, supporting students in the Lower and Middle School divisions. This position focuses on enhancing fine motor development, sensory processing, and classroom participation. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with teachers and related service providers, providing direct services and consultative support.

The role involves maintaining a caseload of students, conducting evaluations, and developing individualized intervention plans. SAR Academy offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities, with a salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 USD annually.