Occupational Therapist (.8) - Long Term Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Cohasset Public Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute position at the middle and high schools in Cohasset, MA. This is a part-time role with four days per week following the school schedule, starting Sept 28, 2026 and continuing through Feb 1, 2026.

The candidate will screen, assess, and develop IEPs, provide direct and consultative OT services, and complete required documentation. Experience with school-based OT and assistive technology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Experience working with children with special education needs preferred.
• Experience in assessment and development of high quality Individualized Educational Plans preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet timelines. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Identify students who require Occupational Therapy in Cohasset Public Schools at the middle and high school level.
• Screening, assessment and development of assessment reports and IEPs for children qualifying for occupational therapy services.
• Provide direct and consultation occupational therapy services to students who have IEPs requiring these services.
• Timely completion of all paperwork, including documentation for IEPs, team meetings, progress reports, billing/logging, and departmental paperwork.
• Be directly responsible to the Director of Student Services.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Student Services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the uses of assistive technology.
• Position is for four days a week following the middle and high school schedule.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master degree preferred

Job description

Occupational Therapist (.8) - Long Term Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877202
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

This is a long-term substitute position starting September 28, 2026- February 1, 2026.

• Identification of children who require Occupational Therapy in the Cohasset Public Schools at the middle and high school level.
• Screening, assessment and development of assessment reports and Individualized Educational Programs for children qualifying for occupational therapy services.
• Provide direct and consultation occupational therapy services to students who have Individual Education Programs which require these services.
• Timely completion of all paperwork, including but not limited to documentation required for IEPs, team meetings, progress reports, billing/logging, and departmental paperwork.
• Be directly responsible to the Director of Student Services.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Student Services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the uses of assistive technology.
• Position is for four days a week following the middle and high school schedule.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

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Job Requirements

• 1.A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 2.Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• 3.Experience working with children with special education needs preferred.
• 4.Experience in assessment and development of high quality Individualized Educational Plans preferred.
• 5.Demonstrated ability to meet timelines. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Stapleton, M.Ed., CAGS , Director of Student Services
• Superintendent's Office
• 143 Pond Street
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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