OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | Long-Term Substitue

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District seeks an Occupational Therapist - Long-Term Substitute for Tahanto Regional Middle/High School and associated schools in Boylston and Berlin, MA. The position runs mid-March 2027 through mid-June 2027 with a daily rate of $300.19.

Active MA OT license is required to qualify for this role. You will collaborate with classroom and special education staff to evaluate needs, plan services, and support students’ academic achievement and participation in school

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts OT license required.
• Experience in a school setting for preschool-12th grade preferred.
• Ability to coordinate OT services with teachers, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OT services with classroom teachers and staff to ensure continuity of services.
• Assess motor, visual-motor and sensory-motor functioning for evaluations.
• Maintain records of therapy sessions and progress.
• Advise staff and families on adaptive equipment for daily activities.
• Provide training to staff, students and families on activities enhancing physical, motor and sensory functioning.
• Supervise COTA when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and district policies; stay current with best treatment programs.

Skills

Active License as OT

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | Long-Term Substitue

Starting Date: Mar 31, 2027

Berlin-Boylston Regional School District

• Tahanto Regional Middle/High School - Boylston, Massachusetts
• Berlin Memorial School - Berlin, Massachusetts
• Boylston Elementary School - Boylston, Massachusetts

Job Description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Long-Term Substitute Reports To: PPS Director, Principal Work Year Days: Monday-Friday when school is in session Work Hours: Elementary schedule Terms of Employment: Long term substitute Mid-March 2027-Mid-June 2027 Salary: $300.19 per day Educational/Training/Experience/License Required: Active License as Occupational Therapist from Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Required Qualifications: Active License as Occupational Therapist from Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Desired Qualifications: Experience working in a school setting with students preschool-12th grade Accountability Objective: The Occupational Therapist supports student’s academic achievement and social participation by helping students develop and maintain the skills needed to participate in school routines, including non-academic time. They help children fulfill their role as students and prepare them for college, career, and community integration.

Responsibilities: Evaluation and Placement:

• Coordinates occupational therapy services with classroom teachers, special education staff and other providers to ensure continuity and consistency in providing comprehensive special education services to students.
• Assesses the motor, visual-motor and sensory-motor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation. Helps determine the need for occupational therapy services.
• Maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.
• Advise staff, students and families on adaptive equipment to assist students with daily activities.
• Provide training to special education paraprofessionals, teachers, students and families, as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the student’s physical, motor and sensory functioning.
• Maintains an inventory of District OT assistive equipment and provide training on equipment as needed.
• Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the student’s physical, motor and sensory functioning.
• Maintains an inventory of District OT assistive equipment. Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
• Provides supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) when needed.
• Working knowledge of the principals, practices and regulations and applicable district policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional knowledge through ongoing professional development in order to stay current with the best treatment programs available.
• Complies with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the Director of Pupil Personnel Services may assign.

Reports/Mandates:

• Ensure student records are maintained and kept current.
• Ensure that all legal timelines are followed.
• Complete all required IEPs and related documents.
• Collaborate with building principal to ensure procedural rights of students and parents are implemented.
• Serve as liaison and consultant to parents, special education staff, regular education staff, building administration, central office administration, and related service staff.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Tahanto Regional Middle/High School, Berlin Memorial School, Boylston Elementary School

Tahanto’s Mission StatementOur mission is to support and to challenge students in achieving personal and academic excellence in a safe, collaborative, and student-centered environment.Tahanto’s Vision StatementOur vision is to create a tradition of developing responsible and reflective citizens who are college/career ready and life-long learners.The Berlin-Boylston Regional Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness or any other class protected by state or federal law., Berlin Memorial School is a beautiful Pre-K through Grade 5 school of 200 students nestled in the rural community of Berlin, MA. It is our mission to provide opportunities for students to achieve their personal best, become responsible and productive citizens, and embrace lifelong learning in a safe and positive environment. We believe all children can learn and excel with developmentally appropriate materials, practices, and strategies. We believe all children deserve a quality education that not only meets but exceeds standards.The Berlin-Boylston Regional Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness or any other class protected by state or federal law., MISSION STATEMENT:“Boylston Elementary School, in partnership with the entire Boylston community, will empowerevery student to become a lifelong learner who is a responsible, productive, and engaged citizenwithin the local, national, and global communities.The Berlin-Boylston Regional Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jannel Fitzpatrick , Director of Pupil Personnel
• 215 Main St
• Boylston, Massachusetts 01505
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]