Occupational Therapist - Springfield School District

Vermont Learning Collaborative; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont Learning Collaborative is partnering with Springfield School District to recruit and hire a full-time Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and growing team in Windsor, Vermont.

The role involves evaluating students, developing IEP-based interventions, delivering direct therapy, and collaborating with teachers, parents and other professionals to support educational goals. License and VT eligibility required, with supervision of OT assistants.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Appropriate licensure required for Occupational Therapy.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required for employment in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities to determine program eligibility and plan treatment.
• Interprets assessments and ensures IEP suitability.
• Develops IEPs and interventions to remediate motor skill deficits and support educational goals.
• Delivers direct occupational therapy services and consults to develop functional skills in school settings.
• Identifies barriers and recommends assistive technology or environmental modifications in classrooms.
• Administers therapy procedures to achieve IEP objectives.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other staff to coordinate therapy services.
• Supervises OT assistants and support staff to ensure IEP goals are met.
• Trains students, staff and parents on devices and remediation plans.
• Maintains documentation including logs, evaluations and Medicaid billing as required.
• Participates in meetings and training to support service delivery.
• Conducts site visits across multiple schools to assess needs and deliver services.
• Performs other related duties to ensure effective operation of the program.

Skills

IEP development

Direct OT services

Collaboration with teams

Documentation & billing

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Springfield School District

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971455
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

Vermont Learning Collaborative is partnering with Springfield School District to recruit and hire a full time Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and growing team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g., perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or school placement to help children meet their educational goals.
• Interprets assessment findings, medical reports, and evaluations from other professionals, for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that Individual Education Plans (IEP) are appropriate.
• Develops IEPs, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of remediating students’ functional motor skill deficits as they relate to accessing their IEP, making accommodations, modifying materials and equipment, teaching compensatory strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Provides direct occupational therapy service, and consultation for the purpose of developing students’ functional motor, self-regulation, and daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Identifies environmental barriers and appropriate solutions for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology.
• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving IEP objectives.
• Consults with students, teachers, parents, team members, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Directs the work of assigned licensed occupational therapy assistants (to meet state of Vermont Occupational Therapy Practice Act standards), and other support staff (e.g., teachers, paraeducators, and tutors) for the purpose of providing guidance, supervising the implementation of programs, and ensuring that IEP goals and objectives are achieved.
• Instructs students, staff and parents for the purpose of providing information on medical/behavioral attributes, use of assistive devices, and/or implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g., parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, maintenance personnel, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of student assessment, program development and maintenance, sharing information, addressing concerns, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established special education regulations.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Prepares necessary written materials (e.g., activity logs, evaluations, progress notes, correspondence, memos, Medicaid billings, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g., progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g., training, IEP, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g., evidence based intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach to assess and address students' functional and educational goals and needs.
• Performs site visits at multiple schools and work sites, including home visits for the purpose of assessing student needs, implementing educational programs and providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Categories

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Welcome to Vermont Learning Collaborative

Vermont Learning Collaborative is a non profit educational service agency serving the southeast region of Vermont. VTLC provides evaluation services, related services, evaluation services, professional development, consultation and special education programming to supervisory unions and districts in the southeast region.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Jill Graham , Executive Director
• 54 Main Street
• Windsor, Vermont 05089
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]