School-Based Occupational Therapist — Early Childhood

Bksny; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 81.000 - 99.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for our Brooklyn, NY centers. You will assess and treat students, develop individualized plans, and support school readiness with play-based, STEAM-inspired strategies.

Join a dedicated team delivering multi-center OT services, supervise an OT Assistant, and collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to promote students' functional independence and educational success.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in OT from an accredited program.
• 2+ years of experience in early childhood therapy.
• Current NYS license to practice as an OT.
• Ability to administer and interpret standardized assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to evenings and/or Saturdays.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional abilities.
• Support students in classroom environments and daily school tasks.
• Use therapeutic techniques and environmental modifications.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate teachers and families on strategies to maximize independence.
• Collaborate with staff and supervise OT Assistant.
• Participate in discharge planning and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with regulations.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Assessment administration

Evidence-based interventions

Organizational skills

Collaboration with families

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for our Brooklyn, NY centers. You will assess and treat students, develop individualized plans, and support school readiness with play-based, STEAM-inspired strategies.

Join a dedicated team delivering multi-center OT services, supervise an OT Assistant, and collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to promote students' functional independence and educational success.