Part-Time School Occupational Therapist: Therapy & Collaboration

Walker/Beacon High School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Walker/Beacon High School in Watertown, MA is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy services to students and consult with teachers, parents, and other professionals. The role involves diagnostic assessments, IEP-related testing, and mentorship of OT assistants.

Starting immediately, the candidate will work in a school setting with students who have various mental health, emotional, and learning needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Occupational Therapy Certification is required.
• Experience working with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities is required.
• Master degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused Occupational Therapy interventions to students in 1:1 settings and/or small groups.
• Consult with teachers on OT needs of students with sensory needs and on ways of leading groups.
• Consult with parents directly and through clinical staff on OT difficulties of individual students.
• Provide in-service education to teachers, clinicians and milieu counselors on occupational therapy difficulties, diagnostics, and remediation.
• Conduct annual pre-testing and post-testing in OT development for students who have OT services on their IEP.
• Screen intake/admission materials to determine OT and sensory needs of incoming students.
• Provide formal and informal Occupational Therapy diagnostic assessment as requested and approved by LEAs and parent(s).
• Attend TEAM meetings, IEP meetings, and Clinical Conferences as needed.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy assistants/interns as directed by the Principal; support assistant/intern in determining schedule, preparing materials/activities/lessons, monitoring progress of students).
• Provide additional coverage to the school program as needed.
• Participate fully in in-service training programs and staff meetings.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Certification

Job description

Walker/Beacon High School in Watertown, MA is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy services to students and consult with teachers, parents, and other professionals. The role involves diagnostic assessments, IEP-related testing, and mentorship of OT assistants.

Starting immediately, the candidate will work in a school setting with students who have various mental health, emotional, and learning needs.