Occupational Therapist (1 year only)

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Falls School District seeks a certified Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year to support district students. Responsibilities include testing, evaluating, and providing direct therapy, with collaboration on IEPs and with teachers.

The candidate should have OTCB certification and RI licensure, experience with assessments, and willingness to work within CFSD policies and the district strategic plan.

Qualifications

• OTCB certification is required.
• Rhode Island Department of Health licensure is required.
• Completion of an accredited educational program and fieldwork.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) preferred, not required.
• Citizen, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Occupational Therapy evaluations and determine need for diagnostic services.
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessments.
• Interpret diagnostic data for professionals and families.
• Provide direct services to students in classrooms; consult with teachers.
• Participate in Evaluation Team and IEP meetings.
• Maintain case records and follow referral/tracking procedures.
• Collaborate with school personnel to modify student programs.
• Keep records to meet state regulations.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese)

Assessment interpretation

Education

OTCB Certification

Licensed by RI Department of Health

Accredited educational program completed

Job description

Central Falls School District Central Falls School District - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Occupational Therapist (1 year only)

Central Falls School District Central Falls School District - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5933755

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Overview: The Central Falls School District seeks to hire a talented, knowledgeable, and highly innovative certified educator to fill the Districtwide Occupational Therapist position for the 2026-2027 school year. All CFSD educators are expected to carry out the District’s core values of EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT, and EXCELLENCE as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, delivering personalized, high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and District policies. Certified staff is expected to abide by the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the CFSD/CFTU collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the District’s Strategic Plan, we strive to prepare all students for success!

The successful candidate must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions. The candidate must also have training and experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessments and evaluation tools. In addition to direct student services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the testing and evaluation of students initially referred or for reevaluations for caseload students.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Occupational Therapy Evaluations and recommend diagnostic services as needed.
• Administer, score and interpret results of standardized assessments
• Interpret diagnostic data to professionals and families
• Provide direct services to students in their classroom, as much as possible, as individuals and/or groups, while providing consultation to teachers regarding this area.
• Participate as a member of the Evaluation Team.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide services to students based on the IEPs that are developed.
• Maintain case records and follow referral and tracking procedures.
• Consult and collaborate with other school personnel to gather and provide information on a case and establish and plan respective roles in modifying the student’s program.
• Keep sufficient records of the cases to meet state regulations requirements, to document status as needed, and provide staff with up-to-date management and assessment data.
• Such other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Student Services and/or the building administrator

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Job Requirements

• Certification by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board (OTCB).
• Must be licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
• Completion of an accredited educational program and all field work education requirements.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) preferred, not required
• Ability to perform all of the duties listed in the job posting in accordance with all Central Falls School District policies and practices.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly Merrick , Special Ed. Director
• 112 Washington St.
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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