Occupational Therapist Part-time - SMAC

ServingSchools; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time role (3 days/week). You will lead development and coordination of the district's OT program for students with disabilities, focusing on activities of daily living and educational success.

The role includes supervision of OT assistants, collaboration with staff, and ongoing professional development to stay current with educational practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Graduation from NBCOT-recognized occupational therapy program.
• State certification to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Initial NBCOT certification.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) with fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and coordinates the school district's occupational therapy program within the district.
• Screens, evaluates and monitors students for educational programs and interventions.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs.
• Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's occupational profile with written reports.
• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance.
• Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school.
• Documents occupational therapy services and maintains records per policies and laws.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
• Keeps up with developments in the educational field via seminars and research.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Collaboration

Education programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

NBCOT-accredited OT program

Job description

Southern Maine Admin Collaborative Is Seeking

Occupational Therapist - 3 days/week

You can be a work anywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience.

Specific Job Details

• Starting Fall 2026


• Part-time


• Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's occupational therapy program for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments by developing individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits activities of daily living, including personal care, interaction skills, community integration, work, and communication.

Brief Job Duties

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Develops, implements and coordinates the school district's occupational therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.


• Screens, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.


• Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.


• Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's occupational profile, providing written reports that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guides evidence-based intervention.


• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.


• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.


• Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.


• Documents occupational therapy services, and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.


• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.


• Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.


• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.

Certification/License

• State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.


• Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.


• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.


• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in related field.


• Graduation from an accredited program of occupational therapy recognized by NBCOT.

Experience

Successful prior experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.

Compensation

Based on education level and experience

Range: $30,000 - $42,000 annually

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches


• Views of the Saco River to its west


• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area


• Less than two hours north of Boston.


• Home to a growing population of diverse residents


• Picturesque downtown


• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown


• Thriving economy


• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity

The Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education login and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.

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