Occupational Therapist

TrulyHired; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a school-based setting serving youth aged 2.9 through 22. The role focuses on enabling independence in daily routines, enhancing motor, sensory, cognitive, and social-emotional skills within an educational context.

The OT will collaborate with a Special Education Team and apply best practices in pediatric care, developmentally appropriate strategies, and IDEA/Section 504 guidance, contributing to inclusive learning environments across schools.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to be flexible to frequently changing schedule.
• Capacity to work with a team of professionals.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development, sensory integration techniques, and pediatric care approaches.
• Knowledge of pediatric diagnoses/disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy).

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Development knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Occupational Therapists in a school-based setting work with individuals aged 2.9 through 22 in accessing their educational environment and academic curriculum and assist them in maximizing their independence in their daily routines, activities and functional tasks. They focus on developing or improving motor skills, sensory processing abilities, cognitive functions, and social-emotional skills. The Occupational Therapist is a related service provider who can be an integral member of the Special Education Team, if the individual requires such intervention.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Licensure/Certification
• Current Massachusetts State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience
• Experience working with children, especially in pediatric settings (e.g., schools, clinics, hospitals, etc.), is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Willingness to learn understanding and follow special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and Section 504
• Strong communication skill
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to be flexible to frequently changing schedule
• Capacity to work with a team of professionals
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development, sensory integration techniques, and therapeutic approaches for pediatric care is essential.
• Knowledge with specific pediatric diagnoses/disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum
• Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental
• Delay, Down's Syndrome, Neurological/Orthopedic conditions, etc.)

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.