OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 62,993 - 76,992; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to provide school-based OT services for students under IEPs. The role involves scheduling therapy, developing goals, and coordinating with teachers and families to support educational outcomes.

The position requires CT licensure as an OT, NBCOT preferred, and the ability to travel between multiple school locations during the day. 186-day contract with annual start salary of $69,992.88.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered as an occupational therapist (OTR/L) in Connecticut; NBCOT certification preferred.
• Superior organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in development and presentation of professional development initiatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, students, parents and community representatives.
• Experience supervising certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L).
• Demonstrated commitment to department “team” concept and the success of the organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines as required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide good attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
• Ability to travel to and service students at more than one school location during the workday.
• Knowledge of a Special Education (IEP/504) policies and procedures preferred.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutically appropriate individual and group OT services for children with medical and developmental disabilities as per IEPs.
• Schedules and coordinates therapy sessions to implement programs aligned with educational goals.
• Provides classroom strategies for teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals for students requiring OT services.
• Selects activities to help students learn life-management skills within student capabilities.
• Conducts OT evaluations to determine need for school-based services.
• Evaluates progress and prepares detailed progress reports as needed.
• Develops and implements IEP goals according to OT best practices.
• Maintains communication with team members to represent OT needs and contribute to services.
• Consults with other district personnel to coordinate OT with other therapies.
• Consults with PPT members when making recommendations for treatment and supports.
• Provides training and supervision for school district personnel in therapy techniques.
• Attends Assistive Technology, Planning and Placement, and family training meetings.
• Selects and recommends assistive tech equipment and accommodations to enhance participation.
• Keeps current on OT best practices and research.
• Supervises COTA/L and OT students as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by district administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional development

Collaboration

Supervising COTA/L

Team-oriented

Deadline-driven

Attendance & punctuality

Travel to multiple locations

IEP/504 knowledge

Computer literacy

NBCOT/CT licensure knowledge

Job description

2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE JOB OPENING

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTR/L)

SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT TO BE DETERMINED

STARTING SALARY - $69,992.88

186-DAYS, FOLLOWING SCHOOL CALENDAR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides therapeutically appropriate individual and group occupational therapy services for children with a variety of medical and developmental disabilities in accordance with students Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Schedules and coordinates student therapeutic sessions to implement therapy programs focused on achieving educational goals and objectives as outlined in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provides classroom strategies for teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals who service students requiring OT services for academic-based tasks.
• Selects activities that will assist students learn life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
• Conducts occupational therapy evaluations to determine students’ need or continuing need for school-based services.
• Evaluates students’ progress and prepares detailed progress reports as needed.
• Develops and implements IEP goals according to OT best practices.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with all team members (student, family, teachers, and other related service personnel) to represent OT needs and contribute to the development of OT-related services.
• Consults with other school district personnel to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
• Consults with members of PPT team when making recommendations for treatment, adaptations, modifications, and other supports to educational program based upon clinical judgment and best practice guidelines.
• Provides training and supervision for school district personnel in therapy techniques and objectives for students as required.
• Attends and participates in Assistive Technology meetings, Planning and Placement meetings, and family training meetings.
• Selects and recommends assistive technology equipment/materials and/or accommodations and modifications in order to enhance the student’s participation in the general education setting.
• Maintains current on occupational therapy best practices and research.
• Provides adequate and appropriate supervision and consultation to certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L) and occupational therapy students as required.
• Other duties as assigned by School District administrative personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed and registered as an occupational therapist (OTR/L) in accordance with State of Connecticut regulations. Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
• Superior organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the development and presentation of professional development initiatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, students, parents and community representatives.
• Experience in supervising certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L).
• Demonstrated commitment to department “team” concept and the success of the organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines as required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide good attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
• Ability to travel to and service students at more than one school location during the workday.
• Knowledge of a Special Education (IEP/504) policies and procedures preferred.
• Computer literate.
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