Impactful School-Based Occupational Therapist (PK-12)

Young World Physical Education; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville, MA, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves providing high-quality therapy to students with disabilities, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with educational staff. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree, be licensed in Massachusetts, and have experience in a school setting preferred. The position supports grades PK-12 and requires a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of the NBCOT national exam for certification as an OTR.
• Massachusetts licensure required with 1-2 years school-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Occupational Therapy to students with disabilities.
• Administer and interpret evaluations and assessments.
• Collaborate with educational staff to monitor IEP implementation.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Massachusetts licensure

1-2 years school-based experience (preferred)

Job description

Occupational Therapist, 2026-27 school year

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Prospect Hill Academy: Student Services - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Occupational Therapist, 2026-27 school year

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Prospect Hill Academy: Student Services - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5601948
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist works with students in grades PK-12 who have identified disabilities in fine motor skills, attention, sensory integration and other related areas. The OT is a member of the Special Education team and reports to the Director of Student Services.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide high quality Occupational Therapy to students with identified disabilities
  
• Administer, interpret and report on standardized evaluations and informal assessments
  
• Use data to report on student progress toward IEP goals and objectives
  
• Use data and assessments to design challenging, measurable IEP goals and objectives
  
• Attend and participate in Team Meetings (annual, initial, 3-year re-evaluation, emergency)
  
• Collaborate with general education staff to monitor IEP implementation
  
• Support general education staff in their efforts to provide high quality instruction to students with disabilities (modeling effective strategies, providing tools and resources, etc.)
  
• Pursue ongoing professional development that is specific to the field of Occupational Therapy and the needs of our student population
  
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and general education staff
  
• Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork
  
• Collaborate with related service team members, building administrators, and other relevant personnel to strengthen tiered systems of support

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage caseload of 35-45 students through direct and consultative means
  
• Always maintain a high degree of professionalism (attendance, punctuality, dress, demeanor, etc.)
  
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services

Educational or other qualifications required (if any):

• Bachelor's Degree minimum, Master's Degree preferred
  
• Successful completion of the NBCOT national exam for certification as an OTR
  
• Massachusetts licensure and 1-2 years school based experience (preferred)

Specific skills and/or competence required (if any):

• Flexibility, collaboration and a “growth mindset”
  
• Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Willingness to travel between three campuses

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch
  
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
  
• Occasional use of hands to handle or feel
  
• Occasional climbing or balancing
  
• Regular speaking and hearing; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Welcome to Prospect Hill Academy: Student Services

The Student Services Department at Prospect Hill Academy provides and oversees services that support students with diverse learning needs. We are committed to an inclusive, differentiated model of education. It is our belief that students with disabilities should be educated, to the maximum extent possible, with their same age peers, and that English learners should be given the opportunity to access the general education curriculum standards while developing their language skills. Our services and programs promote supportive learning environments that encourage all students to reach their individual potential while maintaining high performance standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, immigration status, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alison Bradley , Director of Student Services
• 366 Somerville Avenue
• Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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