Part-Time School Occupational Therapist (OT) — Contract

Great Salt Bay Community School; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Salt Bay Community School District Office - Damariscotta, Maine is seeking an Hourly Contracted Occupational Therapist for part-time work, delivering direct services ~3–4 hours weekly at Lincoln Academy and monthly virtual consults for a program in Wiscasset. Possible extra hours may arise for Pre-K needs.

The OT will provide therapy services, conduct evaluations, update trimester progress, attend IEP meetings, and contribute to new goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited OT program.
• NBCOT certification.
• State licensure in Maine.
• Maine criminal history records check approval.
• Public School experience preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental, orthopedic, and neurological disorders.
• Knowledge of sensory-based theories, tools, and strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fine motor, visual perceptual, functional and sensory motor skills as they relate to the educational setting.
• Plan and implement therapy programs for children with a variety of developmental, fine motor, functional, musculoskeletal, and sensory motor impairments.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and staff.
• Maintain appropriate licensing as an Occupational Therapist
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with colleagues.
• Prepare written reports, maintain progress reports, rate goals, and attend and participate in IEP team meetings.
• Maintain records/files documenting referral, assessment, recommendations, and therapy notes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy

NBCOT certification

Maine licensure

Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval

Job description

Great Salt Bay Community School District Office - Damariscotta, Maine is seeking an Hourly Contracted Occupational Therapist for part-time work, delivering direct services ~3–4 hours weekly at Lincoln Academy and monthly virtual consults for a program in Wiscasset. Possible extra hours may arise for Pre-K needs.

The OT will provide therapy services, conduct evaluations, update trimester progress, attend IEP meetings, and contribute to new goals.