Occupational Therapist (PT)

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Codman Academy is seeking a School Based Occupational Therapist (PT) for approximately 8–20 hours per week. The role involves providing therapy services to students across grades K-12, developing an integrated OT program within the school community, and collaborating with educators and families.

Salary ranges from $32,000 to $60,752, with compensation based on experience and education. This part-time position is supervised by the Special Education Coordinator/Principal, with hours discussed with

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts.
• Experience providing school-based OT services.
• Experience developing IEP goals and collaborating with educators.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small-group OT for students in K-12 with sensory, physical, motor needs.
• Maintain records of evaluations, progress, and discharge to track progress.
• Develop individualized care plans with OT goals for students' IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, administrators, and families.
• Use assessment methods to analyze impairments and measure progress; write evaluations.
• Participate in grade-level and school meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with the Special Education Coordinator and Principal on roles and responsibilities.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Licensed OT (MA)

Job description

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Occupational Therapist (PT) (approximately 8 hours/week)

Job Description

Job Title: School Based Occupational Therapist

Compensation: This position is approximately 8 hours per week. Comp ranges from entry level ($12,400) - MA15, 8 or more years experience ($20,156).

Supervisor: Special Education Coordinator/ Principal, K1-8

Hours: Specific arrival and departure times will be discussed with the Hiring Manager. This is a Part Time role, projected for up to 20 hours/week.

Description: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing therapy services and supports to students, including individual, inclusion, and small-group based therapy. Additionally, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for managing and developing an integrated OT program within greater school community.

Compensation: Codman Academy follows a pay structure based on years of experience and education. The salary ranges from $32,000 - $60,752 (PT salaries based on pay structure).

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Provide small group and/or individual occupational therapy for identified students in grades K-12 with sensory, physical, motor, and other therapy needs.


• Maintain records on the initial evaluation, progress, and discharge of students to identify problems, track progress, and justify treatment.


• Develop an individualized plan of care for each student. Provide present levels of functioning and OT goals and objectives for students' IEPs.


• Collaborate and communicate effectively with teachers, special educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement individual or group programs and support classroom activities.


• Use qualitative and quantitative assessment methods, including screenings, standardized tests, and special instruments, to analyze and diagnose the nature and extent of occupational therapy impairments and to measure progress toward IEP goals and standards. Write comprehensive evaluations.


• Participate in grade level team meetings, faculty meetings, Intervention and Referral Services meetings, and Student Support Team meetings as necessary.


• Work in conjunction with Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal to plan further responsibilities of the role, in line with school development vision.

Community Engagement and Stewardship

We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.

Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement Expeditionary Learning design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.

Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.

We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.