Occupational Therapist

Lighthouse School, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance through BC

Life Insurance and Long-Term DI

Retirement plan

School vacations and holidays paid

Professional license renewals paid

Job summary

Lighthouse School, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct services to students on a caseload, working within an interdisciplinary team.

You will identify goals for student IEPs, administer evaluations, provide consultation to other staff, participate in team meetings, and work full-time during the traditional 10‑month school year, with optional Summer hours. Active OT license and eligibility to work in Massachusetts required.

Qualifications

• Active OT license and eligible to work in Massachusetts.
• Full-time during the traditional 10-month school year with optional Summer hours.
• Experience in school-based occupational therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students on a caseload.
• Identify goals for student IEPs and provide services accordingly.
• Administer and interpret occupational therapy evaluations.
• Provide consultation to program team for students not on a caseload.
• Participate in team meetings as needed.

Skills

Direct OT services

IEP goal setting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Team meetings

Education

OT license (Massachusetts)

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Lighthouse School ® is celebrating 60 years of excellence in the field of Special Education. We provide state-of-the-art clinical treatment and individualized academic instruction for students age 3-22 with a wide variety of diagnoses, remaining focused on a commitment to being a “safety net” for students who most need the help. Lighthouse currently has an opening for a caring individual who desires to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents with special needs.

Benefits Include:

• Health and Dental Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance fully funded by Lighthouse
• Retirement plan fully funded by Lighthouse
• School vacations and holidays paid for from start of employment
• Professional license renewals paid for by Lighthouse

Job Description/Requirements:

• Providing direct occupational therapy services to students on a caseload, working within an interdisciplinary team
• Identifying goals for student IEPs and providing services in accordance with these goals, and
• Administering and interpreting occupational therapy evaluations
• Providing consultation to other members of the program team for students not on a caseload but in need of intervention
• Participating in Team meetings as needed
• Must have active OT license and eligible to work in Massachusetts
• Work full-time during the traditional 10-month school year, with optional Summer hours