Occupational Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Jefferson (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wachusett Regional School District in Jefferson, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide direct and consultative OT services in a school-based program. The OT will assess needs, participate in IEP development, and support student progress.

The ideal candidate has a MA OT license (OTR/L) and pediatric experience in educational settings. This full-time role offers responsibilities across assessment, therapy, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate or Master's Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by MA Board of Allied Health Professions.
• Pediatric experience in educational settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' level of functioning and need for therapy.
• Provide OT input to IEP teams for plan development.
• Teach parents, teachers, and staff via consultation or in-service programs.
• Collect and record data on therapy programs.
• Monitor and evaluate therapy effectiveness using observations and testing.
• Coordinate with teachers and support staff to implement goals.
• Develop and adhere to daily schedules for therapy.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining materials and equipment.
• Monitor and report student progress and performance.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as directed.
• Complete required reports and forms in a timely manner.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Wachusett Regional School District (MA) District Wide - Jefferson, Massachusetts. This job is also posted in Wachusett Regional School District (MA).

Job Details

• Job ID: 5838870
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply.

Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance and Responsibility.

Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we foster a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment. Provide all students with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways. Empower all students to develop and apply their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities. Partner with our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Wachusett Regional School District

Pay: WREA Salary Schedule

The Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) shall be a graduate of a Baccalaureate or Masters Occupational Therapy program. The OTR/L must hold or be eligible for a license from the Board of Allied Health Professions of Massachusetts; pediatric experience in an educational setting is desirable.

The OTR/L shall provide occupational therapy services to the district. These services shall include assessment, direct individual or group therapy and indirect therapy in the form of consultation and monitoring. Therapy services may include: fine-motor functioning, perceptual motor skills, activities of daily living for school related tasks, construct/monitor use of adaptive devices and supervision of a COTA if necessary.

In order to meet these responsibilities, the OTR/L shall:

1. Assess the student\'s level of functioning and need for therapy;
2. Provide occupational therapy input to team for developing Individual Education Plans (IEP’s);
3. Teach parents, teachers, aides, or other appropriate personnel via consultation and/or in-service programs;
4. Collect and record data on therapy program;
5. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of therapy using observation, data, and/or pre/post testing;
6. Work cooperatively and communicate appropriately with teacher and support staff;
7. Develop and adhere to daily schedule;
8. Assist in the ordering of appropriate materials and equipment, use and maintain materials and equipment;
9. Monitor and report student performance and progress;
10. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as directed;
11. Complete required reports, IEP’s, and other forms in a timely and acceptable manner; and
12. Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the Supervisor of Special Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joan DeAngelis, Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]