School-Based Occupational Therapist (Long-Term Substitute)

Zervas Elementary School; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Zervas Elementary School in Newton seeks an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute position to support students in accessing the curriculum within a school-based program.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of OT experience in a school setting, with strong communication and organizational skills. The substitute position runs from late October to February, and the district emphasizes equity and collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in OT - school setting preferred.
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid technical skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine the needs for OT services by identifying perceptual/sensory/motor/developmental delays or underlying impairment that limit access to the curriculum.
• Evaluate needs related to visual perception, motor proficiency, social skills, handwriting, ADLs, self-feeding, fine motor, sensory processing, psychosocial skills, eating, self-care, organization by promoting independence.
• Work with RTI model through tiered instruction to provide support through regular education.
• Provide consultation with teachers, aides, team members; form a cooperative partnership and engage in reciprocal problem solving to enhance student skills.
• Use direct and indirect services; collaborate with families, teachers and other team members to implement the child’s program.
• Provide consultation to teachers regarding specific students, best instructional strategies and classroom accommodations.

Skills

OT experience (school setting)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Zervas Elementary School in Newton seeks an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute position to support students in accessing the curriculum within a school-based program.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of OT experience in a school setting, with strong communication and organizational skills. The substitute position runs from late October to February, and the district emphasizes equity and collaboration with families and staff.