Occupational Therapist - Long-Term Substitute - Proctor Elementary

Student Support Services; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough invites applications for an Occupational Therapist (Long-Term Substitute) at Proctor Elementary School in Southborough, MA. This position runs through 10/8/26 with daily responsibilities under the Student Support Services department.

The OT will support students toward IEP goals, participate in classroom-based activities, and collaborate with the IEP team to monitor progress and ensure compliance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT or equivalent.
• Current MA OT license and DESE licensure.
• Experience in educational settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in assessment and evaluation of students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with IEP team on eligibility, development, progress monitoring, and caseload management.
• Manage a caseload for students receiving occupational therapy services in inclusion settings.

Skills

Licensure DESE

OT licensure MA

Education experience

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

MA OT license

DESE licensure

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Long-Term Substitute - Proctor Elementary

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Job Details

• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough

Occupational Therapist - Substitute through 10/8/26

Proctor Elementary School

Department: Student Support Services

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

FLSA Status: Exempt, Unit A

Reports to: School Principal or Student Support Services Administration

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Occupational Therapist works to provide direct, one-on-one, small group and large group support to students who require intensive, ongoing occupational therapies in order to effectively meet IEP goals, and successfully participate in activities throughout the school day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree preferred in an accredited OT training program
• Initial or Professional Licensure from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• MA OT license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience working with individuals with various disabilities in an educational setting

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

The OT is expected to:

• Actively participate in a variety of activities aimed at the prevention, identification, assessment, and evaluation of students with various disabilities.
• Effectively collaborate with all members of the IEP Team in the determination of initial and continued eligibility for special education, IEP development, progress monitoring/data collection, and effective caseload management.
• Oversee and provide a simultaneous caseload of children receiving occupational therapy services within full inclusion, partial inclusion, and substantially separate programs.
• Perform in-class treatment, pull-out treatment, consultation to educational staff, evaluation, planning, activity analysis, data collect/analysis, and creation of progress reports.
• Perform age appropriate standardized and norm referenced testing.
• Oversee the work of COTA’s as needed.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with HIPPA and FERPA regulations.
• Document sessions and activities for School-Based Medicaid Claiming as appropriate.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment: Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Vision and hearing correctable to within normal ranges.

Date Updated: 9/27/2021

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $115 to $115 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Richards , Director of Human Resources
• 79 Bartlett St
• Northborough, Massachusetts 01532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]