Occupational Therapist

Bourne-Public-Schools; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourne Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing assessments, program planning, and OT services across multiple Bourne schools. You will train staff and collaborate with therapists and teachers to support student development.

The role requires MA licensure, AOTA registration, and at least six months of hands-on experience, with a focus on fine motor, sensory integration, and adaptive equipment where needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold MA DESE license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• OT Registration with AOTA.
• Minimum six months of clinical practice.
• Ability to work cooperatively with educational personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal and informal assessments for referred students.
• Develop individualized program plans based on assessment results.
• Train teachers and aides in basic OT techniques and activities.
• Recommend and provide adaptive equipment for independence in daily activities.
• Prepare final assessment reports with outcomes and recommendations.
• Conduct in-service education to staff on OT roles and concepts.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, and classroom teachers.

Skills

Licensed OT

Clinical practice

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

OT registration by AOTA

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Bourne Public Schools

Locations: Bourne Middle School – Bourne, Massachusetts; Bourne Intermediate – Bourne, Massachusetts; Bournedale Elementary School – Bournedale, Massachusetts; Bourne High School – Bourne, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5882794

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediate

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Policy # JD53

Bourne Public Schools

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Reports to: Director of Student and Special Education Services

Job Goal: The Occupational Therapist, acting as a consultant, will provide informal and formal assessments for children who are referred.

The Occupational Therapist will prepare an individualized program plan based on the information gained in formal and informal assessments.

The Occupational Therapist will provide training for teachers and aides in basic Occupational Therapy techniques, philosophies, and activities. In-service education will be provided for staff to define the role of the consultant and to explain the areas of fine motor and perceptual development and sensory integration.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide formal and informal assessments including:
   • a. Feeding skills
   • b. Dressing and hygiene skills
   • c. Fine motor development (reach, grasp, release, writing skills
   • d. Visual-perceptual-motor development (visual perception; visual motor)
   • e. Sensory integration (tactile discrimination, integration of both sides of the body, crossing the midline, motor planning).
2. The Occupational Therapist will be recommended for writing an initial assessment report with recommended activities included for students. Objectives will be formulated with the teacher, to be included in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
3. The Occupational Therapist will explain, demonstrate, and monitor the recommendations suggested in the assessment report to the teachers and aides.
4. The Occupational Therapist will suggest and/or provide adaptive equipment necessary for independence in activities of daily living (e.g. hand splinting, adaptation of clothing with Velcro fasteners, explanation and introduction of dressing, feeding, and writing aids).
5. The Occupational Therapist will provide final assessment reports on the students referred by teachers, including objectives achieved since the initial assessment report, and recommendations for the upcoming school year.
6. In-service education will be provided for staff to define the roll of the consultant and to explain the areas of fine motor and perceptual development and sensory integration.
7. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with the Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, and Teacher in creating a comprehensive and integrated program to maximize each child's development.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with a B.S. or M.S. from an accredited college or university, which meets the requirements set by the university and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Successful completion of the American Occupational Therapy Association registration examination.
• Demonstrating proficient knowledge of child development with emphasis in anatomical and neurological maturation and its influence on development.
• An educational background in Kinesthesiology, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Neurology, Physiology, Physical Pathology, Psychiatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration.
• A minimum of six months clinical practice.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with educational personnel.

Terms of Employment: Work days and salary as per collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Student and Special Education Services.

Adoption Date: 6/18/1999

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Must hold a valid license in the area of application by MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  The Bourne Public Schools is seeking engaging, energetic educators to join our team! We value diversity and welcome applications from educators who believe in our mission – \"Together with staff, families, and the community, we empower all students to thrive within a culture of academic excellence in a creative and innovative environment where everyone is safe, respected, and valued.\"

  BPS has four excellent schools organized by grade bands; (PK-1, 2-4, 5-7 and 8-12) and a student population of approximately 1,500. The town of Bourne is a small seaside community situated on both sides of the Cape Cod Canal. Educators enjoy living in and around the town or have an easy commute on major highways (I-195, I-495 or RT-3). Salary is regionally competitive.

  Discover why Canalmen are \"Inspired to learn, empowered to explore, and prepared to act\" by visiting our website at www.bourneps.org.

  The Bourne Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or gender identity.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristin Donahue , Special Education Director
• 36 Sandwich Rd
• Bourne, Massachusetts 02532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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