School-Based Occupational Therapist: Help Students Thrive

Young World Physical Education; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol County Rehabilitation Services in Middletown, Rhode Island is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our school-based team starting August 27, 2026. The role requires collaboration with school staff, developing/implementing therapy plans within IEP and Section 504 teams, and delivering direct services to students to support participation.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, updating service delivery schedules, coordinating with families and educators, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification as required by State Law and/or Regulations.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with school staff to facilitate the educational participation for children with physical disabilities.
• Integrate therapy service into schools’ curricula and within a student’s program.
• Plan daily occupational therapy activities and provide direct occupational therapy services to students as required by IEPs and Section 504 Plans.
• Develop and maintain current student service delivery schedules.
• Participate in the special education evaluation process.
• With supervision, develop draft occupational therapy goals and objectives for IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Consult with parents, educational personnel, doctors, medical agencies and vendors.
• Design and adapt the physical environment and adapt equipment.
• Assist in gathering data used in the evaluation process.

Education

Master degree preferred

Job description

Bristol County Rehabilitation Services in Middletown, Rhode Island is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our school-based team starting August 27, 2026. The role requires collaboration with school staff, developing/implementing therapy plans within IEP and Section 504 teams, and delivering direct services to students to support participation.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, updating service delivery schedules, coordinating with families and educators, and maintaining