School-Based Occupational Therapist — Empower Growth

Reading Public Schools; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Public Schools is seeking a part-time 0.6 FTE Occupational Therapist to provide services at Wood End Elementary School in Reading, MA. The OT will assess students, plan and implement therapy, and collaborate with teachers to integrate OT strategies across the classroom.

The role emphasizes developing individualized plans, communicating progress, and maintaining records in compliance with district and state guidelines. Requires MA licensure and a bachelor’s in OT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy; valid MA DOE licensure; ability to work with school-based teams.

Responsibilities

• Schedule evaluations and treatments for students.
• Administer and interpret OT assessments.
• Develop goals for IEP/504 processes.
• Deliver OT services to students with sensory, motor, or perceptual needs in school.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Assessment interpretation

Professional ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Reading Public Schools is seeking a part-time 0.6 FTE Occupational Therapist to provide services at Wood End Elementary School in Reading, MA. The OT will assess students, plan and implement therapy, and collaborate with teachers to integrate OT strategies across the classroom.

The role emphasizes developing individualized plans, communicating progress, and maintaining records in compliance with district and state guidelines. Requires MA licensure and a bachelor’s in OT.