School Based Occupational Therapist

Children's Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Academy in New York seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our interdisciplinary team. This temporary maternity-leave coverage focuses on developing and managing individualized OT programs for students across K–5, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary staff and access to an on-site sensory gym.

The role emphasizes providing both individual and group clinical services within a private K–12 setting, with continuing education opportunities and a 12-month program

Qualifications

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license.
• School-based or pediatric experience (2+ years preferred).
• Master's degree required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage individualized OT programs for students on caseload.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support student outcomes.
• Provide both individual and group-based clinical OT services.
• Utilize the on-site sensory gym to support students in K–5.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Individualized therapy plans

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Children’s Academy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our interdisciplinary team. This position is temporary coverage for a Maternity Leave.

Children’s Academy is a private K–12 school serving students with speech-language differences and global developmental delays. We operate across two campuses: one for K-5 and one for middle and upper school. We are a 12‑month program.

Position Overview

Occupational Therapists at Children’s Academy maintain small caseloads and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team. The OT participates in the development, implementation, and management of individualized occupational therapy programs for students on their caseload.

This Role Offers Opportunities To:

• Work with diverse age groups and diagnoses
• Provide individual and group-based clinical services
• Work in an on‑site, state‑of‑the‑art sensory gym for students in grades K–5
• Be a member of a strong, dedicated occupational therapy department
• Continuing education opportunities, both individual and group-based

Start date: September 8th

End date: On or around November 15th

Job Type: Full‑time Temporary

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license
• School-based or pediatric experience (2+ years preferred)

Education

• Master's (Required)