Occupational Therapist

Gateway Regional School District; Huntington (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Regional School District in Huntington, MA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct and consultative OT services in a school setting. You will collaborate with educators, other service providers, and families to implement educationally relevant OT interventions.

The role requires developing IEP goals, treatment plans, progress reporting, and ongoing professional growth while traveling between district schools to support students’ needs and ensure compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelors or Masters in occupational therapy from a school accredited by AOTA
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts
• Experience with children and adolescents in school settings
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate with staff and families
• Familiarity with school-based OT regulations and Medicaid records management

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in assessment, planning, monitoring, and reevaluation of students in need of services
• Conduct assessments and share findings with staff and families for effective interventions
• Write IEP goals, accommodations, and progress reports; maintain service logs and Medicaid records
• Travel to multiple schools daily for services and meetings
• Monitor educational programs and recommend changes as needed
• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions; participate in committees
• Complete records promptly and protect student confidentiality
• Provide staff training on OT-related needs
• Supervise clinical aspects as required by national associations

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Professional documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Tools

Word processing software

Data management

Information retrieval systems

Presentation software

Job description

Gateway Regional School District (MA) Pupil Services - Huntington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Job Goals: The Occupational Therapist provides direct services, consultation services, inclusive services, collaborates with other service providers and trains staff in the needs of students identified with occupational therapy services in the school setting.

• Provide occupational therapy services in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of, and reevaluation of students in need of special services, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• Use observation and various assessment techniques as a certified occupational therapist and conduct appropriate assessments of students in all phases of the evaluation process as related to occupational therapy in the school setting. Share findings in writing and orally with appropriate staff and family so that effective interventions and programs are provided.
• Write IEP goals, accommodations, treatment plans and progress reports as well as maintain appropriate log of services and Medicaid records.
• Travel to and from schools on a daily basis for services, consultations and Team meetings.
• Monitor, provide consultation and determine whether the present educational program is the one best suited for a student’s development and make appropriate recommendations for change where indicated.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development training, and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by supervisors.
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Manage district COTA and provide all required clinical supervision as required by the national association

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Have extensive experience in working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding occupational therapy services in a school based setting with an understanding of state and federal regulations in special education.
• Work in a collaborative manner with teachers, other related service providers, paraprofessionals, parents, administration and outside professionals such as physicians.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Provide training to small and large groups of staff regarding student needs related to occupational therapy
• Salary range: $52,803-$91,482, dependent upon education and experience.

The Gateway Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or military or exercise of civil rights in admission to, access to treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.

Job Details

Job ID: 5968041

Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,803 to $91,482 Per Year

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kurt Garivaltis , Pupil Services Director
• Pupil Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]