School-Based Occupational Therapist: Build Skills & Independence

New Story Schools (PA); South Middleton Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

School breaks

Wellness perks

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Health insurance

EAP

Life insurance

HSA contributions

Job summary

New Story Schools in Pennsylvania is seeking an Occupational Therapist to empower students ages 5–21 with autism and developmental challenges. You will help build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills, collaborating with teachers, families, and related service providers.

The role involves evaluating students, developing IEP goals, delivering OT services, tracking progress, and ensuring compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and active Pennsylvania OT license.
• Minimum two years OT experience, including one year with children.
• Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills.
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students.
• Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals.
• Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

New Story Schools in Pennsylvania is seeking an Occupational Therapist to empower students ages 5–21 with autism and developmental challenges. You will help build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills, collaborating with teachers, families, and related service providers.

The role involves evaluating students, developing IEP goals, delivering OT services, tracking progress, and ensuring compliant reporting.