Occupational Therapist

New Story Schools; Wyomissing, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extra paid school breaks

Holidays

Gym discounts

Mindfulness apps

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Leadership training

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

EAP

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA contributions

Job summary

New Story Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help students ages 5–21 develop fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills for greater independence in learning.

You will work with teachers, families, and related service providers to design individualized strategies that support student success, deliver both direct and consultative services, and maintain compliant documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children.
• Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills.
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students.
• Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals.
• Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license

Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children

Job description

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

As an Occupational Therapist at New Story Schools, you will help students build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills that promote independence and participation in learning. You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to design individualized strategies that support each student’s success.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license

• Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children

• Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines

What You’ll Do

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills

• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students

• Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes

• Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals

• Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].