K-8 Occupational Therapist, Part Time - Boston, MA

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

School-year calendar

Job summary

KIPP MA is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to serve KIPP Academy Boston students across elementary and middle school. The role emphasizes progress toward IEP goals, cultural competency, and collaboration with general and special education staff.

The position offers a school-year calendar, a signing bonus of $1,000, and annual retention bonuses; part-time compensation is pro-rated with the start date of Aug 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in OT is required for OT applicants.
• OTA applicants must have an Associate’s degree.
• Experience with IEPs and federal MA education laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create occupational therapy session plans.
• Report on quarterly progress for students with IEPs.
• Take data during occupational therapy sessions.
• Run individual and small-group occupational therapy sessions.
• Support self-care skills in conjunction with OT goals.
• Consult for students in general and special education settings.
• Complete student evaluations for OT (if OT).

Skills

School-based OT experience

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Data collection & progress reporting

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

OTA: Associate’s degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

K-8 Occupational Therapist, Part Time - Boston, MA

KIPP MA KIPP Academy Boston - Mattapan, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps KIPP MA - Lynn, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps KIPP Academy Boston Elementary School - Mattapan, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5847380

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

Job Description

Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant

KIPP MA is looking for an occupational therapist that will serve students with occupational therapy needs in the special education and general education setting across elementary and middle school grades. The ideal candidate will show an unwavering commitment to the progress of students towards their occupational therapy IEP goals. Candidates must also show a desire to pursue social justice and approach work with cultural competency.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create occupational therapy session plans
• Report on quarterly progress for students with IEPs
• Take data during occupational therapy sessions
• Run individual and small-group occupational therapy sessions
• Support with self-care skills in conjunction with occupational therapy goals
• Consult for students as requested in the general and special education setting
• If OT: complete student evaluations

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
• Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
• Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
• The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers
• Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms
• Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
• KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
• If applying as an OT, Masters is required.
• If applying as an OTA, Associate’s degree is required
• Have or be in pursuit of a MA license from the Board of Allied Health or hold a license as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Certification by NBCOT
• Experience as a school-based occupational therapist including knowledge of IEPs and 504s, and relevant federal and MA education laws, regulations and AOTA guidelines.
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
• Pass Criminal Background Checks
• KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What We Offer

The minimum salary for this exempt position is $62,000 as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and a $65,000 starting salary as an Occupational Therapist for a full time role. Part time salary will be determined based on hours worked. The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. This role follows our School Year calendar. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Welcome to KIPP Academy Boston, KIPP MA, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary School

In 2012, we expanded our reach in the MA region to the City of Boston, where we opened KIPP Academy Boston Middle School (KAB), the second district in our network. In August 2016, the middle school building became part of our new K-8 campus in Mattapan serving 288 middle school students in grades 5-8., KIPP Massachusetts is part of a non-profit network of college preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP:MA has an 11-year track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Today, we educate over 1,700 students in five schools in grades K–12 as part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students. Our public charter schools are given more academic budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students. We are part of a national network of 200 KIPP schools educating nearly 80,000 students on their path to and through college, careers, and life., KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (KABE), founded in 2014, currently serves over 215 Kindergarten through 2nd grade KIPPsters! The elementary school is part of our new K-8 campus in Mattapan that opened in August 2016. The opening of this school in our Boston network marks a major milestone in our development, as we are able to offer K-8 education with the goal of opening up a High School in Boston soon.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Talent Team
• 20 Wheeler Street
• Lynn, Massachusetts 01902
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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