School-Based Occupational Therapist: Empower Student Growth

Young World Physical Education; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA for select plans

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Vision discounts

Medical incentive rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Manchester School District in Manchester, NH, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our student services team. This full-time role supports evaluation, development, and implementation of therapy programs within the school setting, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy, be NH-licensed with NBCOT re-certification, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Must be licensed in the State of New Hampshire bi-annually and registered by the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy every three years.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ needs; develop, monitor and implement therapy programs; and provide consultative services to school personnel.
• Identify sensory and gross and fine motor delays by evaluating students referred by school personnel, other disciplines and parents.
• Use standardized and non-standardized tests to screen or evaluate motor development, sensory integration, activities of daily living, neuro-development, and need for adaptive devices.
• Prepare written reports and share results with parents, teachers and administrators.
• Consult with teachers, parents and other professionals regarding educational, social, physical, emotional and vocational needs.
• Serve as case manager and member of the Individual Education Plan Team.
• Provide remedial instruction to students individually or in groups.
• Prepare progress reports for parents and school personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Manchester School District in Manchester, NH, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our student services team. This full-time role supports evaluation, development, and implementation of therapy programs within the school setting, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy, be NH-licensed with NBCOT re-certification, and have reliable transportation.